Application of computer-based auto accompaniment in music education

Abstract

The computer-based auto accompaniment (AA) reflects the integration between computer technology and music theory. If applied in music education, the computer-based AA may kindle the flame of innovation in music teaching and creation and reshape the traditional music teaching mode. Therefore, this paper probes deep into the value of applying the computer-based AA in music education. Firstly, the author discussed the merits and defects of the application. To disclose the application effect, the computer-based AA was introduced to the teaching of ten songs among 92 music majors. The test results were analysed in details. The results show that the computer-based AA can satisfy the requirements of music teaching, making the teaching objective easier to achieve; the students were very interested in the computer-based AA; the computer-based AA can adapt to various tones, melodies and chords, and thus suit different styles of music; the computer-based AA enjoys high feasibility and flexibility, and boasts high values in music teaching. The research findings lay a theoretical basis for applying computer arrangement in music teaching.