The violin: an instrument of musical and cognitive development since school-aged children

Authors

  • Emilio Fernando García Díaz Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
  • María Jesús del Olmo Barros Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
  • Eduardo Gutiérrez Rivas Universidad Complutense de Madrid

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7203/eutopias.0.18359

Keywords:

Music education, cognitive development, neuroplasticity, qualitative elements of learning, violin pedagogy

Abstract

The new paradigms in neuroscience research focus on the qualitative aspects of learning that condition its significance and influence on the cognitive development of children. The new brain imaging techniques reveal an extraordinary richness demanding the creation of new educational spaces that efficiently enhance the reciprocal relationship between learning and the development of neural structures. Attending to the principles of neural plasticity and cognitive development associated to music education, our research, in natural context, proposes the violin as an effective tool in enriching children’s education and contributing to their cognitive and emotional development since the beginning of their academic life. Our Design-based Research attends to different elements that interact in the teaching-learning process in order to guarantee its viability in our education and social context.

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Published

2018-12-30

How to Cite

García Díaz, E. F., Olmo Barros, M. J. del, & Gutiérrez Rivas, E. (2018). The violin: an instrument of musical and cognitive development since school-aged children. EU-topías. A Journal on Interculturality, Communication, and European Studies, 6, 47–59. https://doi.org/10.7203/eutopias.0.18359
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Vol. 16 (2018)

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