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Convention Paper

Singing Pitching Accuracy in Children Aged 7 to 11

Authors: Angus, James A.; Howard, D. M.; Welch, G. F

AES Convention 100 · Paper 4152 · May 1996

Abstract

This paper describes a system that both measures and provides training for the pitching ability of children. It also presents assessment data from an ordinary school which will enable a comparison of singing pitching abilities for children age 7 to 11. A number of subject specific pitching strategies are highlighted, and a baseline reference is gained by considering assessment results obtained from a group of experienced adult singers. The paper demonstrates that some children are capable of pitching as accurately as trained adult singers. It also discusses appropriate methods of assessing the development of childhood pitching ability.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 100
AES Convention
100
Paper number
4152
Publication date
May 6, 1996
Session subject
Psychoacoustics, Hearing, and Hearing Instruments
Affiliation
University of York, York, United Kingdom (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper