The use of mobile internet platforms and applications in vocal training: synergy of technological and pedagogical solutions

ABSTRACT

The study is devoted to the search for technological solutions to improve and modernize music education aimed at developing fundamental skills of vocal mastery. Optimum technological solutions were identified in order to improve and modernize music education, the functional features of which provide students with the opportunity to master auditory skills by playing musical games by ear, sing to recordings in real-time, listen to and identifying chords, intervals, progressions, genres, etc. Mobile apps such as VoCo Vocal Coach, Vocalist Lite, Vox Tools: Learn to Sing, Swiftscales Vocal Trainer, Learn to Sing, Singing Lessons, Pocket Pitch, Sound Cloud, Sing True, Voice Training, VocaLive CS can transform vocal training in accordance with modern digital trends. The study substantiates the need for synergy of technological solutions and modern pedagogical styles in the development of vocal mastery. Technology can become an effective tool to improve learning by providing students with more constructive feedback and personalized learning. The model of the introduction of mobile applications and support in vocal training in accordance with the educational needs of the digital generation combines technological and pedagogical methods of training vocal masters and opens up opportunities for the development of digital music education.

KEYWORDS:

• Mobile apps
• music education
• synergy of technological and pedagogical teaching methods
• vocal skill

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Funding

This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.

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Yaoyao Shi

Yaoyao Shi, Master Degree is an Associate Professor at the National Vocal Music Department of Shenyang Conservatory of Music in Shenyang, China. Yaoyao Shi is an expert in vocal music education and implementation modern technologies in this field.