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International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences

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Developing a Big Band Repertoire based on the Local Folk Songs Melodies for Beginner Level Learners

Sajastanah Imam Koning, Zamrus Hashim, Zaharul Lailiddin Bin Saidon

http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v10-i11/8116

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The aim of this research was to develop eight big band arrangements for beginner level using local folk songs melodies. Research was conducted in qualitative design which done by analyzing available books and scores of big band ensemble of various arrangers and publishers from overseas. The focus of the analysis was based on the criteria of the musical elements used by the big band’s arrangers for beginners which include the selection of melodies and how the arrangement was developed. This research will also look at the usability and suitability of the product developed earlier among experts and experienced secondary music teachers. The result of this research which involved the form of eight big band musical arrangements were expected to enhance the music learning especially in music education field as this type of arrangements at the level stated which used local melodies was not yet being developed.

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In-Text Citation: (Koning, Hashim, & Saidon, 2020)
To Cite this Article: Koning, S. I., Hashim, Z., & Saidon, Z. L. B. (2020). Developing a Big Band Repertoire based on the Local Folk Songs Melodies for Beginner Level Learners. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences. 10(11), 486-503.