Development of Teaching Materials Pado-pado Melodies on Musical Instruments Saluang Pauh at SMKN 7 Padang

Abstract

This research is a development research (R&D) which aims to design concepts, form and describe characteristics, and test the effectiveness of teaching materials for the Pado-pado melody on the Saluang Pauh musical instrument at SMKN 7 Padang. Based on these findings, researchers have designed Saluang Pauh connected teaching materials to improve the theoretical understanding and practical ability of the students of SMKN 7 Padang in playing the Pado-pado melody. These teaching materials are equipped with videos to make it easier for students to appreciate the Saluang Pauh object being studied. Based on the application of the Saluang Pauh teaching material (pado-pado rhythm) the results improve students' experience in identifying characters and playing pado-pado melodies with correct fingering and blowing techniques. Students have understood several contextual matters (history of musical instruments, form of presentation, and organology) of Saluang Pauh musical instruments. Based on these findings, it can be said that the teaching materials designed by the author have been tested for their effectiveness in the learning process at SMKN 7 Padang.