Meta-Analytic Evidence of the Criterion Validity of Gordon’s Music Aptitude Tests in Published Music Education Research

Hanson, Josef

doi:10.1177/0022429418819165

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“…Furthermore, audiation has previously been correlated with other musical outcomes (Hanson, 2019). However, in contrast to other studies where early musical training (<7 years) was shown to have a positive effect on a rhythm synchronization task (Bailey and Penhune, 2012) or on auditory-evoked responses (between 7 and 13 years) (Putkinen et al, 2014), we did not find a significant effect of musical experience on sustained attention, cognitive flexibility or audiation.…”

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Selective Attention and Inhibitory Control of Attention Are Correlated With Music Audiation

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Executive functions (EFs) are cognitive functions needed for adaptive and targeted behavior. Music aptitude is the potential or capacity for musical achievement. A key element of music aptitude is audiation, defined as the process through which sound becomes music and meaning is attributed to that music. In this paper, we report on the association between audiation skills and executive skills. Not only is this important to consider the validity of the audiation tests, but also to better understand the concept of audiation and its link to cognitive skills. We conducted an empirical study, in which a sample of second grade school students from two elementary schools, one from Ghent, Belgium (N = 36) and the other from Santiago, Chile (N = 25), were administered both a musical aptitude and an attention and inhibitory control test. We hypothesized that a positive correlation exists between sustained attention, inhibitory control and music aptitude.

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Selective Attention and Inhibitory Control of Attention Are Correlated With Music Audiation

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“…In each part of the AMMA, a maximum of 40 points could be achieved. The AMMA was externally validated by comparing performance to the Musical Aptitude Profile (MAP) developed by the same author (Hanson, 2019). Correlations of the different scales ranged from r = 0.7 – 0.8.…”

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Auditory Cortex Morphology Predicts Language Learning Potential in Children and Teenagers

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In two recent studies, we identified neuroanatomical and neurofunctional markers of musical aptitude, attention deficit (hyperactivity) disorder and dyslexia in the auditory cortex (AC) of children. In a subsequent study with adults, we found evidence for neuroanatomical correlates of speech imitation ability in right Heschl‘s gyrus (HG), a structure comprising primary and parts of secondary AC. In the present study, we aimed to verify this previously suggested link between structural variation of right HG and language aptitude in a younger population of children and teenagers ( N = 42; age range: 10–16 years), while behaviorally exploring the relationship between language aptitude, working memory, arithmetic skills and musicality. Behaviorally, scores on the language aptitude battery strongly correlated with working memory and speech imitation ability. Furthermore, we found that self- and parent-reported language aptitude and school grades were closely associated with language aptitude scores. Neuroanatomical analyses revealed a significant relationship between the occurrence of multiple HGs and high gray matter (GM) volumes in right AC and high language aptitude regardless of age, gender or musical ability. Additionally, low language aptitude was associated with the occurrence of single gyri in right AC. In accordance with previous research, we suggest that right HG might be associated with language aptitude, with a stronger gyrification and higher GM volumes being beneficial for successful auditory processing and the integration of speech-related cues.

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“…As a result of this database search, we found that in the Chinese research literature, the most widely used test batteries are those developed by Edwin Gordon (Gordon, 1986), namely, the Primary Measures of Music Audiation (PMMA) or the Intermediate Measures of Music Audiation (IMMA), which are designed for use with different age groups. However, the validity of Gordon’s measures of music audiation has been questioned in recent studies (Gembris, 1997; Mota, 1997; Oreck, Owen, & Baum, 2003; Platz et al, 2015), and their correlations with other criterion variables tend to be weak ( r < .20, Rutkowski, 1996; r = .45–.53, Hanson, 2019). In addition, several aptitude tests have been developed for the identification of musically gifted and talented children or for supporting pupils to make decisions regarding their career development (Chen, 2003; Chen, Lin, Hsu, & Yen, 2007; Lu, Chen, & Chen, 1981).…”

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The Chinese version of the Gold-MSI: Adaptation and validation of an inventory for the measurement of musical sophistication in a Taiwanese sample

Lin¹,

Kopiez

Müllensiefen

et al. 2019

Musicae Scientiae

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This study presents the Chinese adaptation of the Goldsmiths Musical Sophistication Index (Gold-MSI), an instrument for measuring individual differences in musical ability and skilled musical behaviour. Its psychometric properties were examined with a Taiwanese sample. The Gold-MSI inventory was translated into Chinese following recommendations from the literature on cross-cultural test development. Subsequently, the psychometric properties of the Chinese Gold-MSI self-report inventory, including the Melody Memory Task and the Beat Alignment Perception Task, were evaluated using an online survey with 1,065 participants. Results of confirmatory factor analysis suggest that the original factor structure of the Gold-MSI inventory showed an acceptable fit with the data from the Chinese-speaking sample. In addition, the Chinese Gold-MSI inventory shows good reliability. The Melody Memory Task and the Beat Alignment Perception Task also have sufficient test-retest reliability. Finally, correlations between the Chinese Gold-MSI inventory and the Musical-Rhythmic Intelligence subscale of the Eight Multiple Intelligences Questionnaire as well as the two additional music tests provide evidence for convergent and divergent validity. Overall, the data suggest that the Chinese Gold-MSI has good psychometric properties. Percentile norms for the Gold-MSI inventory and the music tests from the present sample are reported for use in future studies. The present study thus makes a valuable contribution to cross-cultural research in music psychology by enabling the comparison between Chinese and Western studies of individual differences in musical ability.

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Meta-Analytic Evidence of the Criterion Validity of Gordon’s Music Aptitude Tests in Published Music Education Research

Cited by 11 publications

References 46 publications

Selective Attention and Inhibitory Control of Attention Are Correlated With Music Audiation

Selective Attention and Inhibitory Control of Attention Are Correlated With Music Audiation

Auditory Cortex Morphology Predicts Language Learning Potential in Children and Teenagers

The Chinese version of the Gold-MSI: Adaptation and validation of an inventory for the measurement of musical sophistication in a Taiwanese sample

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