Developing Basic Guitar Performance Skills Through Instructional Activities Based on Harrow’s Taxonomy

Abstract

This research article aims to develop the basic guitar performance skills of Mathayom 4 students using Harrow's concepts. The study is an action research project conducted through a research process consisting of four cycles, with a sample group of five Mathayom 4 students from the Secondary Educational Service Area Office Si Sa Ket Yasothon, Area 28, in the second semester of the 2024 academic year. The research instruments included (1) four lesson activity plans based on Harrow's concepts, totaling 12 hours, (2) an assessment form for basic guitar performance skills, and (3) a semi-structured interview form. The evaluation results of the appropriateness of the lesson activity plans by experts were at a very suitable level, with an average score of 4.57. The assessment of basic guitar performance skills, which covered fundamental guitar techniques, correct posture, chord holding, strumming, tuning, musical expression, and regular practice, had a consistency index (IOC) of 1.00 for all items, with a passing criterion set at 70% of the total score. The study found that in cycles 1 and 2, no students met the passing criteria, but their scores showed a continuous improvement trend. In cycle 3, one student passed the criteria, and in cycle 4, all students passed. The average score increased from 40–53.33% in cycle 1 to 73.33–86.67% in cycle 4, demonstrating the effectiveness of the planned and continuously improved activity process in developing the students' guitar performance skills.