Psychology for musicians : understanding and acquiring the skills / Robert H. Woody.

9780197546635 (ebook) :

Second edition.

New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2021.

1 online resource (360 pages) : illustrations (black and white).

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Throughout time, human beings have been fascinated with music. Research in music psychology has revealed how musicians acquire the ability to convey emotional intentions as sounded music, how listeners perceive it as feelings and moods, and how this powerful process relates to social and cultural dynamics. Of course, people who identify as musicians have special interest in these matters. In recent years, a psychological perspective has gained increasing acceptance in the education provided to musicians: teachers, performers, and 'creatives' alike. The first edition of 'Psychology for Musicians' was a well-cited volume over the years. This new edition draws on the greater insights provided by recent research in music psychology. It combines academic rigor with accessibility to offer readers research-supported ideas that they can readily apply in their musical activities.

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November 22, 2021

Includes bibliographical references and index.