Analisis Deskriptif Kendala Siswa Pada Teknik Vokal Dalam Pelatihan Ekstrakurikuler Vokal Di SMP Negeri 34 Padang

This study was motivated by the fact that there are still difficulties experienced by students in mastering vocal techniques in the vocal extracurricular activities at SMP Negeri 34 Padang. This study aims to describe the difficulties experienced by students in vocal techniques, analyze the causes of these difficulties, and describe the factors causing students' difficulties in vocal techniques in the vocal extracurricular activities at SMP Negeri 34 Padang. This study employed a qualitative approach using a descriptive method. The research informants consisted of one vocal extracurricular coach and six students who participated in the vocal extracurricular activities at SMP Negeri 34 Padang. The data collection techniques were carried out through observation, interviews, and documentation. The data analysis techniques were conducted through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing, while the validity of the data was obtained through triangulation. The results of the study showed that the difficulties experienced by students in the vocal extracurricular activities included difficulties in articulation techniques, breathing techniques, and intonation techniques. These difficulties occurred because students still experienced difficulties in applying vocal techniques properly while singing. Based on the results of the analysis, the causes of these difficulties were influenced by student factors, coach factors, facilities and infrastructure factors, and learning environment factors. Therefore, efforts are needed to improve the quality of training, provide continuous practice, and be supported by adequate facilities and infrastructure so that the difficulties experienced by students can be minimized.