CONSTRUCTING CUBASE GUIDEBOOK FOR FIRST YEAR STUDENTS IN MUSIC AT LESHAN NORMAL UNIVERSITY, SICHUAN PROVINCE, CHINA

Abstract

Cubase, as a powerful digital audio workstation, enables students to engage with the integration of technology and music, a practice increasingly valued in modern Chinese culture for its innovation and adaptability. This research aims to create a guidebook that empowers first-year music students at Leshan Normal University to master Cubase, while also fostering an understanding of how technology intersects with the cultural, spiritual, and artistic expressions inherent in Chinese music traditions. The purposes of this study are: (1) To study Cubase teaching for first year students in music program at Leshan Normal University, Sichuan province. The People’s Republic of China; and (2) To construct Cubase guidebook for first year students in music program at Leshan Normal University, Sichuan province. The People’s Republic of China.  The researchers designed this study as a theoretical study, collecting data and literature, sorting out and creating research tools. Through the evaluation and modification of the Cubase application teaching guide by three experts, the researchers modified it according to the suggestions of the 3 experts, and created and developed the Cubase application exercise to guidebook for first year students in music program at Leshan Normal University. The results of the research found that the Cubase program was used to participate in the teaching of Solfeggio and Ear training for first year students in music program in 9 elements; 1) Recording, 2) Audio Editing, 3) MIDI Editing, 4) Virtual Instruments, 5) Chord Track, 6) Audio to MIDI chords, 7) Import/Export, 8) Collaboration and 9) Video. Researcher constructed Cubase guidebook divided into 3 chapters based on the elements obtained from the research; 1) Introduction 2) Using Cubase software to learn solfeggio and ear training in combination with teaching materials; and 3) Problems encountered during practice and solutions.