String Research Journal

Aims & Scope

String Research Journal (SRJ) represents the research community of the American String Teachers Association (ASTA).

Its purpose is to encourage and improve scholarship and research within the string education profession and disseminate the results of this work to the string and larger music teaching communities.

Each year the SRJ publishes reports of peer-reviewed original research related to string music teaching, learning, and performance.

The journal considers quantitative, qualitative, historical, and philosophical research relevant to string settings—from early childhood study to the advanced private studio and string ensembles.

It covers a wide range of topics including: various aspects of string pedagogy and teaching practices, effective rehearsals, performance, history, and listener perception.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.225

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	7

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	19771

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	10

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Status of Orchestra Programs in the Public Schools

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Donald L., Robert, Louis

• The Status of Strings and Orchestra Programs in U.S. Schools

  Citation: 24

  Authors: Bret P., James P., Michael L.

• String Music Educators’ Job Satisfaction: Underlying Structures and Relationships with Various Factors

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Joshua A.

• Eight Artist-Level Violinists Performing Unaccompanied Bach: Are There Consistent Tuning Patterns?

  Citation: 12

  Authors: John M.

• Factors Contributing to Teachers’ Inclusion of Music Composition Activities in the School Orchestra Curriculum

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Michael T.

• String Vibrato: Research Related to Performance and Perception

  Citation: 11

  Authors: John M., Michael L., Rebecca B.

• An Investigation of New String Programs Established in American Schools between 1999 and 2009

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Robert, Donald L.

• String Programs in Low Socioeconomic Level School Districts

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Camille M.

• Factors Contributing to Perceived Tuning Independence among Middle School and High School String Players

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Donald L., Robert, Melissa A.H.

• Perceived and Actual Tuning Ability of Middle School String Students

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Donald L., Jonel, Katherine

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