The purpose of this investigation was to identify the findings of the studies devoted to the
child voice, most of which have occurred in the past 25 years, and to present a synthesis of …

The human voice provides every individual with a remarkable instrument for making music.
Yet, in scholarly discourse on music, this universally available instrument often plays second …

Anthropological studies investigating the evolution of music and language have
demonstrated that our early ancestors (Neanderthals) developed a means of communication …

The purpose of this study was to investigate the nature of the relationship between children's
use of singing voice (vocal register) and singing accuracy. In previous studies recorded …

Singing abilities begin in early childhood and continue throughout life. Audiovideo
recordings of singing behaviours collected from a wide variety of individuals can provide a …

This article summarizes currently available brain research concerning relationships between
singing and language development. Although this is a new field of investigation, there are …

The purpose of the meta-analysis was to address the varied results within the area of
singing ability research by statistically summarizing the data of related studies. Across 34 …

This chapter presents a psychobiological model of early musical behaviours or ways of
moving musically–one that accepts music as a natural behaviour essential to being human …

Based on the National Standards, this text is divided into three parts. Part one, Foundations,
covers the rationale for a Music Education program in the elementary years; meaning and …

Valerie Trollinger is an assistant professor of music at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania,
Kutztown. E-mail: trolling@ kutztown. edu. rest of the vocal structures are also undeveloped …