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Figure 2. The sample repertoire of graphic instructions for self-invented sound phrases from group 2.
The categorizing of the content in children’s self-invented graphic instructions from group 2 also indicates that participant have a knowledge of rich and creative writing culture and ability to use various signs and symbols in a purposeful way (Table 2). In this group too, children were mainly using both iconic and indexical signs, although also symbolic expression occurred. Notation of an object and/or a place: graphics, words Notation of an amount/rhythm: note(-like) symbols, rhythmic notation, numbers, literal symbols Notation of the playing hand: graphics Notation of the playing direction: arrows, graphics Notation of pitch: Notation of dynamics (volume): Reading directions: Three from left to right, one from up to down One created a sound phrase with two different sounds, three with one sound (two hands) Division: Color: Zero coloured, four used black-and-white (or similar) One pictured human characters (the player) Zero illustrated sound visually General characterisation: One abstract, three pictorial creations
Table 2. Categorizing children’s self-invented graphic instructions (group 2, N=4). Musiikkikasvatus 02 2018 vol. 21