Singers appeared to give priority to pitch over rhythm, performing pitch correctly at the expense of rhythmic accuracy. Singers with instrument/piano experience and singers with piano experience only scored significantly higher than did those with no instrument/piano training (p < .05). Those with instrument and/or piano experience were more proficient at performing pitch and rhythm together than those without such experience. Implications for teachers include the necessity of emphasizing
rhythmic continuity. Future research should explore the pitch and rhythm reading capabilities for instrumentalists, and singers’ ability to sight-read additional musical elements