Preliminary evidences of musical talent in basic education children

Abstract

Musical talent can be found in different persons, from different social and economic conditions and phases of life. Legislation guarantees identification, registry and special educational service for the talent students. This study aimed at developing an instrument in order to carry on a screening process in Basic Education students. In order to do so, it was valued the peer comparison psychophysical method, as well as a field research. The data analysis was conducted by means of the nonparametric statistics and exploratory factor analysis. In conclusion, there were indications of measuring potential of the instrument however, it will be necessary to carry on the validation and reliability procedures.