Development of a Music Educational Board Game with Mobile Device: Learning Musical Theory and Emotional perception through Gameplay

Abstract

Music appreciation is one of the most important courses in arts education. In this study, we designed a music education board game "Soul Mate" with mobile devices, which provided learners with multiple representations learning context. In the game, learners scan the QR codes on the cards with their mobile devices to listen to the music. Through the process of listening experience, learning experience and observing interaction, learners can make judgment, understand their own emotional perception of listening to music, and learn about music theory. Preliminary results indicate that gamified learning is effective in enhancing learners' learning outcomes and is able to maintain learners' flow and keep them engaged in learning.