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This study aims to develop a Malay instrumental music method book featuring systematic rehearsal techniques and Malay traditional folk songs. The main objective is to assist novice music teachers in conducting music ensembles such as the wind orchestra with a systematic approach. The early studies revealed that most novice music teachers are not confident in handling the wind orchestra due to a lack of training and experience. Some music teachers used method books for ensemble music teaching but, without systematic rehearsal techniques. Moreover, most of the songs are western folk songs, and there is not a single method book written in Malay. Data from interviews, observations, and documentation of the respondent verify that rehearsal etiquette, rehearsal techniques, singing, and performing musical and technical exercises; warm-up exercises are considered fundamentals in teaching instrumental music and introduced in the method book. The engagement of the Malay folk songs manages to capture the interest of students learning music. At the same time, it increases musical understanding, interpretation, and expression of teachers and student musicians. All respondents agree that the Malay method books cover fundamentals instrumental music teaching importantly for novice music teachers. However, the results of the study are from limited respondents. Therefore, it cannot be generalized though, it might be useful for local music teachers in Malaysia and to anyone confronting a similar phenomenon.
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In-Text Citation: (Rahim & Saidon, 2020)
To Cite this Article: Rahim, M. A. M. N. N., & Saidon, Z. L. (2020). Developing and Validating Malay Instrumental Music Method Book for Novice’s Music Educators. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 9(2), 432–439.
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