FLIPPED CLASSROOM: DEVELOPING AN ELECTRIC GUITAR IMPROVISATION TEACHING KIT TO PREPARE FOR CLASSROOM CLOSURE

Abstract

Abstract

This study aims to develop a teaching kit for electric guitar improvisation by applying the flipped classroom approach to address disruptions in formal education caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and PM 2.5 air pollution. The research redefines traditional music instruction by having students study theoretical concepts and techniques through video-based materials at home and engage in practice, discussion, and feedback in the classroom. The teaching kit incorporates an analysis and adaptation of the performance style of B.B. King, structured into five core learning units:                                              (1) fundamental understanding of improvisation and blues music, (2) techniques and concepts of B.B. King’s playing, including the B.B. King Box, vibrato, and string bending, (3) improvisation practice through the song “Rock Me Baby,” (4) improvisation practice through the song “The Thrill Is Gone,” and (5) improvisation practice through the song “Three O’clock Blues.” The findings indicate that the teaching kit effectively enhances students’ improvisational skills and sense of responsibility. Learners with varying skill levels were able to progress at their own pace by revisiting instructional materials, while the in-class component fostered collaborative learning among peers. Although some minor technical limitations were encountered, overall student satisfaction was high, and significant skill development was observed. Consequently, the flipped classroom model demonstrates strong potential as a pedagogical approach for 21st-century music education, supporting students in developing analytical thinking, creativity, and autonomous learning to meet the challenges of modern education.