How different types of piano training help children improve their rhythm and performance skills over 16 weeks

Growth dynamics and added value of MER-based piano training: a 3-arm 16-week randomized controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN14483487

Enrollment

Registered

2026-02-24

Start date

2024-03-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-03-09

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Conditions

Piano training Other

Interventions

This randomized controlled trial examined the effects of a Music Execution Rhythm (MER)-based piano training program over a 16-week period. Participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups:

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

6 Years to 6 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Learners receiving piano instruction with basic prior exposure to music 2. Ability to participate in regular piano practice sessions

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Neurological disorders 2. Motor impairments 3. Conditions that could interfere with rhythmic performance or piano practice

Countries

Korea, South

Contacts

Public ContactEun woo Lee

dldmsdn0901@gmail.com+82 10-4674-4466

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 14, 2026