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Age, Sex, and Vocal Task as Factors in Singing 'In Tune' during the First Years of Schooling.

Authors :
Welch, Graham F.
Sergeant, Desmond C.
White, Peta J.
Source :
Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education. Sum 1997 (133):153-160.
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Examines the different kinds of singing competency of children aged 4 to 8 that were evinced by a range of singing tasks. Suggests that: (1) vocal pitch accuracy is task-specific; (2) a greater homogeneity in vocal pitch matching abilities between boys and girls; and (3) sex difference emerge at age 7 favoring girls. (CMK)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0010-9894
Issue :
133
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ598220
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research<br />Speeches/Meeting Papers