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Abstract

The objectives of this research were to survey the use of mobile applications in music instruction and assess the attitude of piano instructors towards the use of mobile applications for teaching piano to primary students. The data is collected from piano instructors who use applications to teach musical skills to primary school learners. Besides, data was also collected from 62 piano instructors with at least 3 years experience, using a questionnaire as a research tool. The research found that piano instructors use the application to teach students the skills to play, listen, read, sing and to be creative. Piano instructors spend at least 10 minutes each time they use the applications in class. Using applications to teach students makes them become more enthusiastic and be able to improve their skills. Interestingly, students have a chance to exchange their opinions with instructors and they would become more knowledgeable. The piano instructors select applications based on benefits that students would get. Also, choose the easy-to-use application and the skills that learners need to get from the application instructions. There are 34 applications divided into 4 musical skills; 14 applications for playing, 3 applications for singing, 9 applications for listening and 8 applications for reading. The research also found that piano instructors have good attitude towards the use of applications for teaching.