The relationship between musical ability and literacy skills

Sheila Douglas; Peter Willatts

doi:10.1111/j.1467-9817.1994.tb00057.x

The relationship between musical ability and literacy skills

Sheila Douglas
, Peter Willatts

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Research has shown that a relationship exists between phonological awareness and literary skills. It has been suggested that a structured programme of musical activities can be used to help children develop a multi‐sensory awareness and response to sounds. The relationship between musical ability and literacy skills was examined in a study that showed an association between rhythmic ability and reading. A further pilot intervention study showed that training in musical skills is a valuable additional strategy for assisting children with reading difficulties.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	99-107
Number of pages	9
Journal	Journal of Research in Reading
Volume	17
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9817.1994.tb00057.x
Publication status	Published - Sept 1994

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Education
Developmental and Educational Psychology
Psychology (miscellaneous)

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