Unlocking sound: New trends and innovations in intonation education over the past decade

Abstract

Intonation education plays a crucial role in music education. However, research in this field is relatively scarce. To address this research gap, this review conducts a comprehensive analysis by extensively searching the SCOPUS, WoS, and ERIC databases using the keywords “music,” “education,” and “intonation,” resulting in 326 retrieved articles. After rigorous selection, 13 highly relevant articles were chosen to analyze the trends and developments in intonation education over the past decade. This review focuses on three core themes in intonation education: drone accompaniment, multimodal feedback, and intonation strategies for short-term practice. Our analysis emphasizes the significance of employing diverse teaching methods and feedback strategies in intonation education. Furthermore, it is noteworthy that the current research on intonation education primarily focuses on Western educational contexts. This review also reveals that educational methods for intonation training in non-Western music environments remains an underexplored and underdeveloped area. These findings provide an indepth and comprehensive understanding for the future development of intonation education and offer insightful value to music educators and industry professionals.