The identification of factors significantly correlated with out of tune singing and in tune singing in a class of fourth grade boys

Abstract

This study sought to identify relationships between the ability or lack of it to sing in tune, and the attainment of four other physical and mental skills. The 49 subjects were 9 and 10 year old boys from an independent boys' grammar school. Testing procedure involved the use of song material, rather than single tone matching.

None of the results showed a degree of significance that would justify further investigations study in these particular areas. Nonetheless, the absence of correlation between singing in tune and the ability to discriminate in tuneness seems to run counter to general opinion.

It is suggested that a developmental programme for out of tune singers might include a vocal self-awareness component.