A Computer-based Approach to Teach Tonal Harmony to Young Students

Marcella Mandanici, Adriano Baratè, Luca Ludovico, Federico Avanzini

2019

Abstract

In this paper authors present Harmonic Touch, a web platform for the study and practice of tonal harmony. The application is a step-by-step wizard that leads users through 3 experiences towards the discovery of important features of tonal harmony. Leveraging on chord perception, gestural interaction and gamification techniques authors propose an easy and funny approach to a topic otherwise considered too abstract and difficult for young students or amateurs. Harmonic Touch has been presented in a workshop to primary and middle school teachers, obtaining a good interest and appreciation as a didactic tool. Feedback received from participants suggests further developments such us expanding the music database and providing teachers with tools to customize Harmonic Touch for their teaching needs.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Mandanici M., Baratè A., Ludovico L. and Avanzini F. (2019). A Computer-based Approach to Teach Tonal Harmony to Young Students.In Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 1: CSEDU, ISBN 978-989-758-367-4, pages 271-279. DOI: 10.5220/0007700402710279

in Bibtex Style

@conference{csedu19,
author={Marcella Mandanici and Adriano Baratè and Luca Ludovico and Federico Avanzini},
title={A Computer-based Approach to Teach Tonal Harmony to Young Students},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 1: CSEDU,},
year={2019},
pages={271-279},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0007700402710279},
isbn={978-989-758-367-4},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 1: CSEDU,
TI - A Computer-based Approach to Teach Tonal Harmony to Young Students
SN - 978-989-758-367-4
AU - Mandanici M.
AU - Baratè A.
AU - Ludovico L.
AU - Avanzini F.
PY - 2019
SP - 271
EP - 279
DO - 10.5220/0007700402710279