Striking a (vocal) chord: Musical instruments as mnemonic devices when teaching the functional anatomy of the larynx

Adv Physiol Educ. 2024 Feb 15. doi: 10.1152/advan.00070.2023. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTMnemonic devices are memory aides that make it easier to recall information, and are widely used by students studying anatomy and physiology. Simple musical instruments and toys can serve as mnemonic devices for students learning the functional anatomy of the larynx: Balloons can help learners understand and recall how sound is produced; tuning pegs can help learners understand how tension affects vocal pitch; fingers on a fretboard can help learners understand how pitch is further modulated; and a common coach's whistle can demonstrate how vocal volume is controlled. Using instruments and toys engages adult learners and helps them connect complex laryngeal anatomy with previous experiences.PMID:38357716 | DOI:10.1152/advan.00070.2023
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