Assessing Structure in the Musical Explorations of Children with Disabilities

Author(s): Orsmond, G.

Journal/Book: J Music Therapy. 1994; 31: 505 11TH St Se, Washington, DC 20003. Natl Assn Music Ther Inc. 248-265.

Abstract: Quantitative procedures for analyzing the content of free keyboard improvisations in children were described and applied to protocols collected from children with a variety of disabilities with no formal training in the instrument. Marked individual differences in musical structure as well as change across sessions were observed in the protocols. Several additional analyses addressed the musical and psychological utility of the procedures used.

Note: Article LK Miller, Univ Illinois, Dept Psychol, MC 285, Chicago, IL 60680 USA

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