Proposes to determine whether inaccurate singers have differing abilities in pitch discrimination and tonal aptitude than accurate singers. Finds no statistical difference in pitch discrimination or tonal aptitude between accurate and inaccurate singers. Suggests that inaccurate singers are not "tone deaf" or lacking in sufficient aural…

Seeks to determine whether children's singing games are valid and reliable for use in authentic assessment of vocal pitch accuracy; reveals this to be true. Concludes that these games can be used in authentic classroom vocal pitch assessments and should be used as part of a larger, multiply-contexted assessment scheme. (DSK)