Musical analysis of sesame street - implications for music therapy practice and research

Author(s): Stambaugh, S.

Journal/Book: J Music Therapy. 1993; 30: 505 11TH St Se, Washington, DC 20003. Natl Assn Music Ther Inc. 224-235.

Abstract: analysis of functions & styles of musical segments in Sesame Street TV program; implications for music therapy practice & research -------------------------------------- This descriptive study reviewed 21 1-hr Sesame Street TV programs (759 segments) to categorize and quantify the ways music is employed in program production. Results reveal more music (71%) than nonmusic (29%) segments, an average of 5 music segments per program directed toward teaching academic skills, 3 segments directed toward social skills, frequent use of adult male voices to sing songs, and use of a wide variety of musical styles. Music variables for additional research and for use in music therapy procedures are discussed.

Note: Article DE Wolfe, Univ Pacific, Conservatory Music, Stockton, CA 95211 USA

Keyword(s): PITCH-MATCHING ACCURACY; CHILDRENS; PREFERENCE; TEMPO; Music ; television ; music therapy

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