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Music Educators Journal

January 1983 Volume 69, Number 5

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Table of Contents

Number of articles: 10

  1. What's a Computer Doing in My Music Room?

    James L. Franklin

    Computers and humans use similar methods to process information. Advantages of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) include individual instruction, immediate positive reinforcement, high motivation,... More

    pp. 29-32

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  2. Chips and Diodes of Microcomputers

    James W. Sherbon

    Common computer terminology, microcomputer systems, peripheral equipment, and internal workings are discussed. Factors affecting establishment of a microcomputer in a music department are... More

    pp. 32-38

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  3. Milestones in Computer Music Instruction

    Rena Upitis

    Computer-assisted instruction (CAI) has been applied to music education to teach theoretical aspects of music, aid in the study of musical instruments, and teach composition. The trend in CAI is... More

    pp. 40-42

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  4. Computers as Music Teachers

    Jack A. Taylor

    Peripheral components for music instruction include a music keyboard, a digital music synthesizer, and music listening devices. Computers can teach sight-singing, playing an instrument, dictation, ... More

    pp. 43-45

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  5. The GUIDO System and the PLATO Project

    Michael A. Arenson & Fred T. Hofstetter

    The GUIDO system offers programing in ear training and theory for kindergarten through college levels, using high-resolution graphics, touch input, and a sound synthesizer. Ear training includes... More

    pp. 46-51

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  6. Building a Music System

    Cheryl R. Turrietta

    The MusicSystem is a sixteen-voice digital synthesizer consisting of a music editor, music player, music merger, and instrument definer. The system is appropriate for upper grade elementary school ... More

    pp. 52-53

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  7. Simulation Can Teach Teachers

    Walt Buehning & Erv Schieman

    A computer simulation can help music education students solve problems likely to occur in musical instruction. The system combines video portrayal of classroom situations with microcomputer control... More

    pp. 54-55

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  8. Reach Out and Teach Someone

    Richard Weerts

    The expertise of other professionals can be brought into university level music education classes via telelecture. The process consists of connecting an amplified voice box to a phone outlet and... More

    pp. 57-58

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  9. Databank: Experts on Educational Uses of Computers

    Presents a directory of 46 organizations, agencies, and individuals with expertise in the educational applications of computers. Names, addresses, and brief descriptions are provided. (KC) More

    pp. 71-73

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  10. Glossary of Computer Terms

    Presents a glossary of 146 terms related to computers and their application in education. (KC) More

    pp. 79-81

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