The Analysis of Chopin’s Scherzo No.2 Playing Technique to Enhance Piano Practice Skills for Third-Year Students at Xi’an Academy of Fine Arts, China

2025-05-20T07:10:26+07:00

This study aimed to 1) analyze the piano playing techniques in Chopin’s Scherzo No. 2, and 2) enhance piano practice skills among third-year undergraduate students through comparative performance analysis. The study employed qualitative research methods, incorporating document analysis, expert interviews, and student feedback. A purposive sample of four associate professors from the School of Art Education at Xi’an Academy of Fine Arts served as key informants. Data were collected through structured interviews and performance observation, and analyzed using descriptive and thematic analysis techniques.

The findings revealed that:

1. Chopin’s Scherzo No. 2 is a technically demanding work that integrates emotional depth, dramatic contrasts, and complex structural form. Comparative analysis of performance styles by world-class pianists Arrau, Argerich, and Li Yundi highlighted differences in tempo control, phrasing, and emotional expression.
2. It was found that incorporating performance-based comparative analysis significantly improved students’ technical skills, stylistic understanding, and expressive interpretation. Expert feedback emphasized the importance of combining technique with emotional insight, encouraging students to explore multiple versions and reflect critically on performance style and personal interpretation. The research, with its practical implications, offers valuable pedagogical strategies for piano instruction and contributes to the broader discourse on performance-based teaching in music education.

A Study on the Integration of Multimedia Teaching Methods in Second-year Vocal Music Classes at the College of Art Education, Xi’an Academy of Fine Arts, China

2025-05-15T19:27:15+07:00

This study aimed to: (1) investigate the current situation and challenges of singing instruction at the College of Art Education at Xi’an Academy of Fine Arts in China; and (2) develop multimedia resources to support singing instruction for students at the same college. The sample consisted of 20 participants, including four vocal music teachers and 16 second-year music majors, selected through purposive sampling.

Research instruments included a literature review, semi-structured teacher interviews, multimedia resource development and implementation, and teacher-student questionnaires. Data were collected through document analysis, interviews, multimedia teaching experiments, and satisfaction surveys. Data analysis employed qualitative descriptive analysis, frequency analysis, and item-objective congruence (IOC) evaluation.

The findings were as follows:

1. Although the College of Art Education is equipped with professional teaching facilities and qualified instructors, many students exhibited weak foundational vocal skills. This was mainly due to limited pre-college training and a heavier emphasis on cultural coursework, which hindered their comprehension and application of vocal techniques.
2. A multimedia-based vocal teaching resource library was developed, featuring high-quality instructional videos and digital materials. When integrated with face-to-face instruction, this approach improved students' understanding of vocal techniques, increased their learning engagement, enhanced self-directed learning, and enabled teachers to monitor better and adapt to students’ learning needs.

The results confirm that incorporating multimedia technology into traditional vocal music pedagogy can effectively enhance teaching efficiency and learning outcomes in art education institutions.

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The Analysis of Chopin’s Scherzo No.2 Playing Technique to Enhance Piano Practice Skills for Third-Year Students at Xi’an Academy of Fine Arts, China

A Study on the Integration of Multimedia Teaching Methods in Second-year Vocal Music Classes at the College of Art Education, Xi’an Academy of Fine Arts, China