Implementing Western musical notation in teaching Sundanese Titilaras: A qualitative action research

Nanang Supriatna, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Indonesia
Yudi Sukmayadi, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Indonesia
Iwan Gunawan, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Indonesia

 10.21831/cp.v44i1.79481

Abstract


Music education promotes students' cultural and intellectual development, particularly in preserving traditional music. Sundanese traditional music in Indonesia, mainly through the concept of titilaras, encapsulates cultural identity and history. Modern music education encounters a hurdle as Western musical notation predominates courses, resulting in students needing help comprehending and performing Sundanese music due to the disparities in notation systems. This research examines the imperative of safeguarding Sundanese titilaras by investigating the incorporation of Western musical notation in its pedagogy to improve students' proficiency in reading and composing traditional Sundanese music. The research utilized a qualitative action research technique at the Indonesian University of Education, engaging 48 students from various cultural origins and differing levels of music education. The research evaluated students' skills in titilaras before and after integrating Western notation through surveys, aural assessments, and music transcription activities. The findings revealed that most pupils encountered difficulties with Sundanese musical notation while demonstrating proficiency in Western notation. Utilizing Western musical notation as an instructional instrument, students exhibited enhanced comprehension and execution of Sundanese scales, particularly in practical contexts such as transcription and melody interpretation. The study indicates that integrating Western notation into the curriculum can enhance accessibility to traditional music for students acquainted with Western systems. Thus, Sundanese music maintains its cultural integrity while fulfilling modern educational requirements. This research underscores the necessity of modifying music education to preserve local musical traditions within an increasingly international framework.

Keywords


Western musical notation, Sundanese Titilaras, music education, qualitative action research, reading and writing skill

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