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Chinese Percussion Instruction Through The Lens Of Western Pedagogy, Jonathan D. Fox

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In Chinese percussion instruction, there is an almost singular focus on folk repertoire. Instruction typically involves a three-step process: rote transmission from the teacher, memorization by the student, and reinforcement through the observation of live performances. Because this learning process is atypical of Western percussion studios, it is unsurprising that Western-trained percussionists often lack the knowledge to perform Chinese folk repertoire with appropriate instrument choice, sound, style, and technique. This study investigates socio-political impacts on the greater Chinese educational system, analyzes and contrasts percussion curricula of American tertiary institutions with their Chinese counterparts, reveals insights about contemporary Chinese percussion instruction …