Tests of musical aptitudes are reviewed. Despite decades of research and at least modest evidence for the validity of such tests (particularly regarding their ability to assess a mechanical-acoustic factor), the objective assessment of musical aptitudes is not part of the standard career assessment battery. Reasons for this situation are suggested. A renewed effort to develop musical aptitude tests is recommended, particularly along the lines already established through the research programs of Karma (1994), Dowling and Harwood (1986), and Vispoel (1992).
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Univ Pretoria, Dept Actuarial Sci, Private Bag X20, ZA-0028 Hatfield, South AfricaUniv Pretoria, Dept Actuarial Sci, Private Bag X20, ZA-0028 Hatfield, South Africa
Taljaard, B. H.
Mare, E.
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Univ Pretoria, Dept Math & Appl Math, Private Bag X20, ZA-0028 Hatfield, South AfricaUniv Pretoria, Dept Actuarial Sci, Private Bag X20, ZA-0028 Hatfield, South Africa