Developing a Mnemonics-Based Teaching Module for Non-Optional Teachers’ Needs in Basic Musical Notation Recognition

Mohd Adib Danial Norman; Md Jais Ismail

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI37.7618

Authors

Mohd Adib Danial Norman Faculty of Music, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Md Jais Ismail Institut Seni Kreatif Nusantara (INSAN), Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI37.7618

Keywords:

Needs analysis, Mnemonic method, Non-optional music teacher, Basic musical notation

Abstract

Teaching basic music notation remains challenging for non-optional music teachers lacking formal training. This study investigates teachers’ needs for developing a mnemonics-based teaching module to enhance music notation recognition. A total of 34 non-optional music teachers completed a 28-item questionnaire based on Rossett’s (1987) Training Needs Assessment Model. The instrument achieved a Cronbach’s Alpha of 0.893, indicating high reliability. Findings reveal teachers’ strong need for structured mnemonic strategies to improve student learning. The questionnaire provides a foundation for the next research phase, focusing on experimental implementation of the mnemonics-based module to enhance music notation recognition.

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