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The possible relationship between mathematical skills and vocal performance

Authors

Wanli Hu Huanghuai University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8928-4315

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5216/mh.v21.67697

Keywords:

connection between music and math, mathematical skills, music performance, vocal skills

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to verify a possible relationship between vocal performance and mathematical skills. The study has polled 60 vocal students and 6 voice teachers, analyzed educational records, and conducted an independent singing examination. Using the Student's t-test, it was found that vocal performance estimates carried among student with different levels of mathematical competency indicated a connection between vocal performance and mathematical abilities. The results revealed that vocal students with relatively well-developed mathematical skills outperformed those with poor mathematical abilities by around 33 percentage points.

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Author Biography

Wanli Hu, Huanghuai University

Hu Wanli (1975 -), Associate Professor of Conservatory of Music of Huanghuai University, Master of vocal music singing and teaching research of Conservatory of Music of Hangzhou Normal University, Ph.D. in music performance of Philippine Sao Paulo University (Manila). The author has two books, published 16 articles in core journals, presided over and participated in 12 provincial and ministerial projects. He has won the special prize and the first prize in the provincial teaching competition for many times.

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Published

2021-04-08 — Updated on 2021-04-08

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How to Cite

HU, W. The possible relationship between mathematical skills and vocal performance . MUSICA HODIE, Goiânia, v. 21, 2021. DOI: 10.5216/mh.v21.67697. Disponível em: https://revistas.ufg.br/musica/article/view/67697. Acesso em: 19 dec. 2024.