The Surveying on Piano Performance Learning for First Year Student at Music Conservatory in Yunnan Arts University

Abstract

          First-year students in piano performance lack off the necessary foundational skills because lack musical experience during their secondary school years. These impact students' comprehension of piano performance. Effective teaching methods are help students' more skills and performance abilities.          
          The objectives of this study was to surveying the piano performance learning for first-year student at Music Conservatory, Yunnan Arts University. Qualitative research methods were used in this research. By collecting information from classroom observation and in-depth interviews with 3 teacher as key informant from all teacher 23 person and from 83 students in 2 class were selected by using random sampling for 1 class and then use the purposive sampling method to screen out 10 students in the selected class for samples. Gathering data and analyze for separate issues such as location, classrooms, teaching tools, and examinations. To analyze and synthesize data results. Observation form and interview form that used as tools this time has been already evaluated by experts.
         A study of piano performance lessons for first-year students at Yunnan University of the Arts found that there were suitable places and facilities for learning. The ratio of teachers to students specialized in piano for performance is 1 to 3. There are classrooms for theoretical study. practical classroom Adequate room for performances, complete with learning equipment. Teachers are focusing on proper posture for playing, which is important. There is a teaching style that emphasizes the basics of theory and practice in a step-by-step manner. Teachers utilized a range of teaching styles to ensure the learner was at the core of the instructional planning process for each topic. The teaching method is one-to-many. Emphasizes understanding and memory according to the steps of the learning process. Use teaching strategies from the exercises book to enhance understanding, and there is sufficient time for students to review the content learned and practice. The midterm exam and final exam used a test to measure theoretical knowledge and a practical test with real performance. Students thus gain knowledge and can put it into practice in acting.