The Relationship Between Incorporating Chinese Musical Elements and Piano Education in Jinan, China

This study examines the incorporation of such aspects of China’s culture into piano education in Jinan, China, and discussions and analysis of their meaning and importance. In this case, the study points out that, there is a need to maintain and develop Chinese culture in relation to music education; this means that Chinese traditional music Chinese musical instruments and performance and aesthetic features should be included in the curriculum. It highlights the effectiveness of embedding in a music education development various methodologies of music in learning, practising, listening and analysis and ethnomusicology as a way of obtaining a thorough knowledge of music. Also, the study has revealed that there is a critical need to develop a curriculum to guide the teaching and learning of piano, particularly because the curricula need to be systematic and coherent in order to address students’ technical and musicianship skills and knowledge in music theory. The research objectives are achieved using thematic analysis of the literature, with emerging themes including cultural assimilation and change within music education, integration of diverse fields, and the curriculum. These issues prolong the importance of cultural diversity, integration of different approaches to teaching, and the development of extensive curricula to improve piano learning. Taken together, it is recommended that a Cultural-Sexual-Orchestration-Pedagogy view should be integrated to support the accomplishment of educational objectives and processes in music learning and teaching.