Computer-assisted assessment of melodic and rhythmic discrimination skills

Journal/Book: Journal of Music Therapy. 1989; 26: 79-87.

Abstract: Examined the feasibility of using a computer software program, Toney Listens to Music (TLM), as an assessment tool with 45 mentally retarded students (aged 9-21 yrs; IQs 41-59). Melodic and rhythmic discrimination skills presented in 4 levels of TLM were administered to Ss. Results indicate the TLM may be a potential tool for assessing musical discrimination skills in handicapped children, particularly those with minimal communication skills.

Note: analysis of "Toney Listens to Music" software program; diagnosis of melodic & rhythmic discrimination skills; mentally retarded 9 21 yr old students

Keyword(s): Mentally retarded; music therapy; computer assisted diagnosis; musical ability; school age children; computer software; pattern discrimination; childhood ; adolescence ; adulthood

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