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Multiple Intelligence Types

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Musical Intelligence

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Good With Music and Rhythm

Did you start dancing as soon as you started walking? Can you tap out a tune on the piano after hearing it once? People with musical intelligence "have an ear" for music. How many of these traits fit your personality? Count the characteristics that seem to describe you well. If you count more than four, you score well on this type of personality. Remember you can be strong in several intelligence types!

  • You'd like to be a drummer
  • You can read music
  • You criticize a new song when others just accept it
  • You enjoy a few types of music
  • You can figure out how to play a tune on an instrument
  • You've considered writing songs
  • You notice patterns
  • You remember old songs

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