การพัฒนาความสามารถทางดนตรีด้วยเทคนิคอเล็กซานเดอร์

Abstract

The research aims to study the results of the development of teaching and learning ability by using the method of Alexander Technique, and to study music students’satisfaction
towards the Alexander Technique. The researchers collected all data including Literature review, Theory of Education, Theory of Music Education, Music and the Development of Physical and Mental Skills, How to Teach Music Instruments, Alexander Technique in music teaching including books and all related research in the area. The researchers have attended a workshop about Alexander Technique given by Miss Ayumi Akashi and also the researchers apply and design activity in teaching Alexander Technique in assigned music class. The results are as follows:
The development of teaching and learning music ability by using the method of Alexander Technique can be divided in 4 parts such as the development of mental skill, physical ability, music practices, and music performances. The students are satisfied in learning and doing activity towards the Alexander Technique. For instance, the satisfaction in learning atmosphere; the session ; the content and the method make such a creatived way and relaxing in practice music. The benefit of learning Alexander Technique can help music students not only relax their own body and mind, but also develop their own music technique in progress way.