Research Topic Ideas: Music


Instructions

If you are interested in one of these topics for your research project,
make a choice:

  • Focus on one of the specific questions listed
  •  OR
  • Focus on the topic, with the questions helping guide your research

  •   Alice Cooper's influence
    Why was Alice Cooper thought to be crazy?
    How did Alice Cooper impact music videos?
    What was Alice Cooper's influence on live music shows?

    *image coutesy of www.classicpictures.co.uk

      Mobile music playing
    What different mobile machines are available to play music?
    What are the advantages of mobile machines to play music?
    What are methods for digital downloading of music to mobile players?

    *image coutesy of playlistmag.com

      Music distribution issues
    How have downloading capabilities impacted the sales of CDs?
    What is the current status of downloading capabilities?
    How has the legal system addressed music piracy?

    *image coutesy of www.masternewmedia.org

      Music industry censorship
    Who censors music lyrics, and why?
    What kind of censoring is or is not done related to clothing and actions on music videos?
    For live concerts, is there censoring of any kind?

    *image coutesy of www.freedomforum.org

      Music therapy
    How is participation in playing music therapeutic?
    How is music used as therapy for dying patients?
    What technology is used in music therapy ?

    *image coutesy of www.mercyhealthnwa.smhs.com

      Music video use
    How and why is onscreen video used during live concerts?
    What is the significance of such programs as the Video Games Live Tour?
    How would you analyze the creation and sales of music videos?

    *image coutesy of www.music.com

        
    copyright 2006 Carolyn Jackson
         

    last updated 05/09/2007