Development of a Basic Drum Set Learning Manual: A Case Study of First-Year Drum Set Students

Abstract

This research, titled " Development of a basic drum set learning manual: A case study of firstyear drum set students, music department, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University," aimed to (1) develop drum set instructional media appropriate for this group of undergrads, (2) evaluate the effects of the developed media on increasing drum set practice skills, and (3) survey student satisfaction with the media. This research utilized a quasi-experimental and qualitative approach to obtain in-depth data and comprehensive quantitative and qualitative analysis. The sample was made up of ten first-year music students (n = 10) who were in the rhythm and practice group of a drum set skills course. An study of the needs of the students was the first step in the research process, which then involved designing and developing instructional media prototypes, such as worksheets, hand-foot separation activities, and demonstration films. After that, these prototypes were put to the test in actual classroom settings. Semi-structured interviews, a portfolio, a satisfaction questionnaire, and a drum set practice exam with a fivedimensional assessment rubric were among the instruments used to gather data. Paired t-tests and ANCOVA were used to examine the quantitative data, and content analysis was used to assess the qualitative data. The results revealed that students demonstrated statistically significant improvement in their drum set performance skills (p < 0.001, Hedges' g = 1.35) and high levels of overall satisfaction with the media (mean = 4.32 out of 5.00), particularly regarding "the media helped them understand hand and foot movements clearly." Most students agreed that the media facilitated systematic practice, demonstrated personal progress, and increased their motivation to learn. In conclusion, the developed media can effectively promote performance skills and create an effective practical learning experience for students in the foundation group.