Music listening preferences of elementary school children

Nonverbal tests using an episodic reinforcement device were conducted to ascertain the music preferences of children in elementary grade levels. The tests also provided data on listening attention span in these grades. Results indicated a growing preference for rock music over nonrock music with ad-vancing grade level, with a critical change observable between third and fourth grade levels. Key Words: activities (melodic, rhythmic), aesthetic preference, elementary education student, fundamental