Quiz
1. Does your child tell you when music sounds off-key or disturbing in some other way?
2. Does your child remember the melodies of songs?
3. Does your child have a good singing voice? Can she sing in tune?
4. Does your child play a musical instrument or sing in a choir or other group? If he's in preschool: Does your child like to play percussion instruments and/or sing in a group?
5. Does your child have a rhythmic way of speaking or moving?
6. Does your child unconsciously hum to herself?
7. Does your child tap rhythmically on the table as he works?
8. Is your child sensitive to environmental noises, such as rain on the roof?
9. Does your child respond favorably when she hears a piece of music?
10. Does your child sing songs that she's learned outside the classroom?
1. Does your child tell you when music sounds off-key or disturbing in some other way?
Sometimes
2. Does your child remember the melodies of songs?
Sometimes
3. Does your child have a good singing voice? Can she sing in tune?
Sometimes
4. Does your child play a musical instrument or sing in a choir or other group? If he's in preschool: Does your child like to play percussion instruments and/or sing in a group?
Sometimes
5. Does your child have a rhythmic way of speaking or moving?
Sometimes
6. Does your child unconsciously hum to herself?
Sometimes
7. Does your child tap rhythmically on the table as he works?
Sometimes
8. Is your child sensitive to environmental noises, such as rain on the roof?
Sometimes
9. Does your child respond favorably when she hears a piece of music?
Sometimes
10. Does your child sing songs that she's learned outside the classroom?
Sometimes
Your child doesn't show some of the more characteristic signs of musical intelligence, but that's no need for her to give up piano lessons! Your child may be a music lover whose talents can't be measured by this simple quiz. Encourage your child in musical activities if he shows an interest, but don't push. His talents could lie in a different area. Find out!
Your child shows some of the characteristic signs of musical intelligence. Encourage her to pursue musical activities. But remember that even though your child is interested in music, she could have other talents that are even more pronounced. Find out!
Your child is in the groove! She shows many of the characteristic signs of musical intelligence. Encourage her talents with these activities. But remember that even though your child has a flair for music, she could still have talents in other areas too. Find out!
For ideas and activities for kids of all ages and talents, go to Bring Out Your Child's Musical Gifts.