Construction of Protocol Dimensions and Items for Screening Music Abilities (PSHM)

Abstract

The objective of this article is to present how and what dimensions were elaborated for the construction of items of the Protocol for Screening of Musical Abilities (PSHM). It is exploratory research, with systematic review in a database, which made it possible to find 14 surveys, allowing the selection of 26 dimensions separated into six blocks of Abilities (perceptual, rhythmic, of creation, memory, motor, and involvement with the assignment). There was an arbitrary selection based on the psychophysical method of peer comparison and screening technique and the analysis of the construct by eight (8) expert judges, with the cut-off point established for the agreement rate of 0.75%. Eight dimensions were selected (timbre, pitch, melody, intensity, harmony, duration, agogic, and rhythmic pattern) divided into two blocks (perceptual and rhythmic Abilities). The PSHM validation will be continued to be possible the screening of musical talent in other age groups.

Keywords

• Music education
• Music talent
• Protocol for Screening Musical Abilities
• Identification