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MICROCOMPUTER-BASED SINGING ABILITY ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT

A new microcomputer-based system is described which has been developed for the assessment and development of singing ability. It makes use of a specially developed hardware interface which estimates the fundamental frequency of a sung or spoken input as the basis for (a) a measurement of vocal pitching accuracy (assessment), and (b) a vocal pitch display to provide visual feedback (development). Results are discussed which are based on a study carried out with the system in a British primary school, and they indicate that this system is effective in promoting singing development.

David M. Howard | Graham F. Welch | D. Howard | G. Welch

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