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This music training with rhythm pattern material aims to improve the competence of kindergarten teachers in integrating creative and fun music learning in the early childhood education environment. The training activity was carried out at the FKIP Kindergarten, Syiah Kuala University and involved 15 teachers as participants. The training method includes initial observation, pre-test, and a series of learning stages ranging from the introduction of rhythm and tempo, rhythm composition, to joint exercises using alternative media such as used goods as musical instruments. The results of the training showed a significant increase in teachers' understanding of rhythm concepts, creativity in creating rhythm patterns, and the ability to utilize simple media as musical instruments. This training proves that with creativity and the right approach, the limitations of musical instruments are not an obstacle to organizing effective music learning in kindergarten.

This study examines the transformation of musical techniques that occurs in students who take part in big band training, from classroom learning to performance on stage. Big band as a jazz ensemble popular from the Swing Era of 1935 to the late 1940s offers a unique opportunity for students' musical development. This study observed changes in students' technical skills, understanding of dynamics, improvisation and confidence through a qualitative approach by observing 30 high school students during a six-month training program. Results showed significant improvements in the ability to read scores, instrument playing techniques, and aesthetic understanding of big band music. The main challenge identified was the adaptation of marching band playing habits to the big band context, especially in terms of playing dynamics. A training model combining regular practice, music appreciation, and professional guidance proved effective in transforming students' musicality skills from beginner level to being able to perform on stage with appropriate big band aesthetic standards.

This research aims to describe the system of efforts to preserve talempong pacik music in the Lawang Mandahiling district. This research is classified as qualitative research and the method used is descriptive analysis. The research instrument is the researcher himself as the main instrument. Data collection was carried out through the stages of literature study, observation, interviews, and audio and video recording. The results of this research are that Mr. Zulkarnai is preserving Talempong Pacik music in three ways, namely: 1) Protection, efforts to protect Talempong Pacik music are carried out by holding talempong music training at Mr. Zulkarnai's house. 2) Development, the art of talempong pacik music has now been developed by artists in Tanah Datar Regency, especially in Kenagarian Lawang Mandahiling. 3) Utilization, talempong pacik music has begun to be used to fill events, namely events, batagak galas, mutual cooperation and entertainment at Kenagarian Lawang Mandahiling. Steps to preserve talempopng pacik music in Kenagarian Lawang Mandahiling include: 1) Studying traditional music, 2) Introducing traditional music to the younger generation, 3) Maintaining traditional music, 4) Introducing traditional music to the outside world.