Abstract:
This study aimed (1) to investigate the current status of violin concerto teaching, (2) to develop a structured and comprehensive violin concerto teaching manual, and (3) to evaluate the effectiveness and practicality of the manual. This study employed a mixed-methods research design. The data were collected through interviews, observations, and expert evaluations. The participants included a group of five violin teachers and five violin experts, providing both pedagogical and professional perspectives on violin instruction. The data were analyzed by using mean, standard deviation, and content analysis.
The findings revealed that:
1. There were several challenges in the current state of violin concerto teaching at Sichuan Conservatory of Music. These included a lack of systematic instructional frameworks, insufficient integration of theoretical knowledge and performance practice, and a limited depth of analysis regarding both Chinese and
Western violin concerto repertoire. These issues highlighted the need for a structured teaching resource that can bridge theoretical understanding with practical application.
2. The violin concerto performance teaching manual was developed. The manual is designed to improve the overall learning system, deepen students understanding of classic violin concertos, enhance both theoretical insight and technical execution, and ultimately support the comprehensive development of musical literacy among violin performance students.
3. The manual was evaluated by five violin experts, and the results showed a high level of effectiveness and suitability, with an overall average score of 4.85. This indicated that the manual is both pedagogically sound and practically valuable, and it holds significant potential for improving the quality and effectiveness of violin concerto education in higher music institutions.