Effectiveness of Using Angklung Music in Stimulating Musical Intelligence in Early Childhood
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https://doi.org/10.26877/paudia.v15i2.3593Keywords:
Angklung Music, Musical Intelligence, Early Childhood, Traditional Music, Learning MediaAbstract
The development of technology and modern music has led to a decline in the introduction of traditional music to early childhood learners, highlighting the need for learning media that can stimulate musical intelligence while introducing local culture. This study aimed to analyze the effect of using angklung music on improving early childhood musical intelligence, particularly in aspects such as following tempo, recognizing rhythm, harmonizing sounds, and playing music collaboratively in groups. The study employed a quantitative approach with a one-group pretest–posttest design involving 14 children in Group B at a kindergarten. Data were collected through observation and performance tests using a musical intelligence instrument consisting of 10 assessment indicators. The results showed that the average pretest score of 17.00 increased to 27.71 in the posttest. The paired sample t-test results indicated a significance value of 0.002 (<0.05), demonstrating a significant improvement in children’s musical intelligence after the treatment. This study indicates that the use of traditional musical instruments based on local culture can serve as an alternative learning medium that supports the stimulation of early childhood musical intelligence in a contextual and participatory manner.
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