Ethnocultural competence as a result of mastering the folk musical tradition in piano education

modern trends in music education are increasingly turning to the study of local cultural traditions as a means of forming a well-rounded personality and developing ethnocultural competence. This paper examines the impact of mastering the folk musical tradition on the formation of the students’ cultural identity in the context of piano education. The research is relevant due to the need to integrate traditional musical values into modern music education, which fosters the development of creative potential and a deep understanding of cultural heritage. A comprehensive approach was used, including analysis of literature on ethnocultural competence and music education methodology, as well as empirical research conducted at several music schools. Methods of comparative analysis, surveys of students and teachers, and observation of the process of mastering folk motifs in the repertoire of piano performers were applied. This multi-layered approach allowed for an evaluation of both the theoretical foundation and the practical effectiveness of incorporating ethnocultural elements into piano lessons. The study showed that including the folk musical tradition in piano education contributes to a significant increase in students’ ethnocultural competence. There was an observed strengthening of the sense of attachment to cultural roots, an expansion of the musical palette, and the development of creative thinking. Experiment participants noted an enhancement in the emotional and aesthetic perception of music, while teachers reported an improvement in methodological preparedness and the potential for individualized work with each student.

ethnocultural competence, mastering, folk musical tradition, piano education, outcome