The "will test in music" is available as volitional test for German speaking music students. This test should be provided in different language versions. In a first step, I would like to make an introductory paper available that has been published as German-language article in the Journal "Üben & Musizieren" in 2013. The next steps are to develop different language versions of the test. I'm seeking for international colleagues who want to help me with these steps.
https://www.researchgate.net/project/Multilingualism_of_Will_test_in_music
http://mvpt.aristoteles.at/mediendidaktik/fragebogen/
Jorg, it may help to organize your plan using the "Projects" feature of RG. You'll find the link to it on the "Contributions" page of your profile on the right column. With "Projects" you can organize interested persons into groups, communicate with individuals or groups, share documents, etc.
You should also return to your question and edit it. I don't think you have enough "tags" listed under "Topics" at the bottom of your question. For wider distribution you should add music education, musical performance, music practice, musicians, volition, will and others.
Hope this helps,
Regards, John
Dear Jörg,
That looks very interesting and I would help with pleasure with the translation in French (from an English version).
All the best, Pauline
Dear Pauline,
thank you for your answer and your willingness. I think I'm still waiting if anyone first the introductory paper to go through, whether it is understandable enough in English.
I believe that the will test also for music students with French language will be valuable. We could then initially to a French version of the introductory paper to create before we go to the translation of the online tests. Would this be good for you?
Best regards, Joerg
Dear Joerg,
The English version of the introductory paper seems ok to me but it would be better that a German/English speaker read both versions. Once you are happy with your English version of the introductory paper, I can help with a French translation of it.
All the best,
Pauline
Dear Joerg,
I've read the English version of the introduction and I would be happy to polish it a bit for you. If the document and test are going to be attached to an institute and receive wide distribution you should not entrust assignments to just anyone. I invite you to look at my profile and check my so-called "skills and expertise." If my background in proofreading, editing, and publishing are acceptable, let me know and I'll work on the Eng. introduction immediately. I went to the test site and noticed the "translate" tab that put the test in English. I only viewed the first couple of pages because I didn't want to "sign up" to take the test. I noticed this needs some editing as well. (Would you have the test available in a Word document?)
I'm sorry to say that I have a little problem with the first/key word--"will." I myself was uncertain of the meaning since it is abstract and very broad with several definitions. It was not until I read "volition" that I grasped which usage of "will" was intended. Lay people won't understand volition and will is too unclear. Would it be possible to change this to something like "drive" or "motivation"? Adding the adjective "personal" would also help--"Personal Motivation Test for Musical (Ability, Interest, Development, etc.)".
If you should want me to work on this document let me know. As soon as I finish it I'll send it to you and a copy to Pauline L-M for the French translation. I can vouch for her expertise!
Regards,
John
Dear John,
Thank you for your offer, to help me.
Many thanks for your suggestions, too. I'll edit the document accordingly. I would be delighted if you would then revise the document and send the final text to pauline.
The test itself, I have so far only in German. I would like to make a word-document of it. However, I'm just in a recent review and here it seems that I still should amend something in a few questions.
Best regards, Joerg
Dear Joerg,
It is my pleasure to help. I'll convert the PDF Introduction to Word for editing for your convenience and Pauline's.
I like learning new things. I learned from your signature that your name can be spelled with the diacritical mark ö or with "e". Does the diacritical mark function always as an "e" or as other letters also?
Kind regards, John
Dear John,
special letters in the German alphabet, derived from the old high German or middle high German language, are represented as special characters in the new high German language. The letter like this "ö" has a variety of precursors. It will be replaced in the English language in the regular by "oe".
I am glad that you support this project.
Kind regards, Joerg
Dear Collegues,
will the aim of the tests more clearly when the headline iss: "Personal Motivation Test in the Field of Music"? A further possible alternative would be: "Personal Motivation Test for Musicians and Music Students."
Best regards, Joerg
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