The Impact of National Karaoke Software on the Academic Performance of Students Majoring in Popular Vocal Singing

Jingjia Tang

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Jingjia Tang Assumption University, Thailand

Abstract

This dissertation explores the impact of the National Karaoke Software on the academic performance of college students majoring in popular vocal singing at Hunan University of International Economics. Adopting a quasi-experimental research design, 80 students were systematically divided into an experimental group and a control group. Due to the fact that the popular music singing course at Hunan University of International Economics usually adopts group teaching, this study used purposive sampling techniques to ensure the credibility and accuracy of the research. The total sample size of this study is 132 people. In the group of students majoring in pop music singing, purposefully select a class of 40 as the control group and another 40 as the experimental group. The experimental group utilized the National Karaoke Software as a learning aid for nine weeks, while the control group followed traditional teaching methods. Pre- and post-tests were conducted to assess students' the completeness of students' pop music singing, academic performance, and performance in singing popular music. The results reveal that students in the experimental group demonstrated significant improvements in their popular music singing skills, including pitch accuracy, rhythm control, and vocal techniques. In terms of Pop Music Singing Skills, the control group and experimental group showed a significant difference of 0.01 level in the posterior analysis (t=-11.562, p=0.000). The specific comparison difference can be seen that the average value of the control group was 69.400, significantly lower than the average level of the experimental group (85.300), with an average difference of 18.900. The experimental group achieved better results.In terms of Pop Music Singing Performance Integrity, the control group and the experimental group showed a significance level of 0.01 in the posterior analysis (t=-12.471, p=0.000). The specific comparison difference can be seen that the average value of the control group was 69.000, significantly lower than the average level of the experimental group (83.620), with an average difference of 14.620.In terms of Pop Music Singing Expression, the control group and experimental group showed significant significance at the 0.01 level in the posterior analysis (t=12.923, p=0.000). The specific comparison difference can be seen that the average value of the control group was 70.500, significantly lower than the average level of the experimental group (85.850), with an average difference of 15.350. The experimental group achieved better results. Furthermore, the experimental group exhibited enhanced performance integrity, characterized by more coherent and expressive renditions of songs. Notably, the National Karaoke Software's real-time feedback and interactive features facilitated self-monitoring and evaluation, contributing to students' metacognitive development and independent learning abilities. The study underscores the potential of digital tools like the National Karaoke Software in revolutionizing music education by providing personalized, engaging, and effective learning experiences. It offers valuable insights for educators and curriculum developers on integrating technology into traditional music teaching methodologies to enhance students' overall musical development.

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