Citation
(2001), "Training with a Beat: The Teaching Power of Music", Journal of European Industrial Training, Vol. 25 No. 2/3/4. https://doi.org/10.1108/jeit.2001.00325bae.001
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2001, MCB UP Limited
Training with a Beat: The Teaching Power of Music
Training with a Beat: The Teaching Power of Music
Lenn MillbowerKogan Page2000192 pp.ISBN 0 7494 3392 2£19.99 (hardback)
Music holds amazing powers over us – it permeates and gives rhythm to our lives. However, most of us take it for granted and rarely consider its impact and potential. Training with a Beat offers a lively introduction to understanding the force of music, and applying it to training and education.
It is a practical guide written with the musical layperson in mind. Revealing in straightforward language why music is a critical learning resource, the book explains the necessary concepts and terms, and concludes with examples of practice and a list of suggested resources. The author provides the background and tools to enable trainers and educators to use music confidently to improve learning.
An extensive appendix lists numerous recommended CDs and offers track-by-track examples of potential training applications.
Readers of the book will:
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discover how music contributes to learning;
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understand music theory principles relevant to learning;
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know how to use appropriate music for different training situations;
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discover effective musical games and activities, and understand how they aid teaching;
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understand the related legal and copyright issues.