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This paper explores the correlation between preschool children's spontaneous musical behaviors and Green's model of informal music learning, employing qualitative methodology in a private kindergarten in Athens, Greece. Inspired by action-research principles, the study focuses on the impact of the 'Playing by ear' method on students' rhythmic skills and their ability to play music in small groups without direct teacher instructions. The research revealed that the 'Playing by ear' approach significantly contributed to the development of rhythmic abilities, incorporating musical instruments and kinetic behavior. Additionally, it facilitated early experimentation and fostered independence in small group musical activities, leading to the emergence of new communication and cooperation practices among students. This study underscores the effectiveness of Green's method in cultivating not only musical skills but also collaborative and self-directed learning experiences in preschool education.
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Evi Andrioti
Evi Andrioti is a preschool music teacher for the last 15 consecutive years. She studied Musicology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, where she completed her postgraduate studies in Music Education in Formal and Informal Environment, as a Valedictorian. She is a PhD candidate in Music Pedagogy at the National and Kapodistrian University. She is an author of two children's books one of them is about music.
