#4225. Elementary students music compositions with notation-based software and handwritten notation assisted by classroom instruments

September 2026publication date
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Abstract:
The purpose of this research was to investigate the impact of notation-based software on music composition by comparing student compositions, preferences, and perceived advantages and disadvantages of composing music with and without the aid of notation-based software. The study included 37 upper-grade elementary students who composed eight measures of melody with notation- based software (MuseScore2) and handwritten notation assisted by classroom instruments (glockenspiel) during 12-week music composition lessons. Of the participants, 76% preferred composing music with the aid of notation-based software because of the playback function and perceived ease. Compositions using notation-based software demonstrated higher scores in creativity than handwritten compositions. Comments by students after composition suggested that handwritten approaches allowed them to use composition strategies learned during prior teaching sessions.
Keywords:
Notation-based software; handwritten notation; composition lessons; creativity

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