The Oxford Handbook of Music Psychology is the definitive, comprehensive, and authoritative text on this burgeoning field. With contributions from over fifty experts in the field, the range and depth of coverage is unequalled. It will be an essential resource for students and researchers in psychology. The field of Music Psychology has grown dramatically in the past 20 years, to emergefrom being just a minor topic to one of mainstream interest within the brain sciences. However, until now, there has been no comprehensive reference text in the field.The Oxford Handbook of Music Psychology is a landmark text providing, for thefirst time ever, a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in this fast-growing area of research. With contributions from over fifty experts in the field, the range and depth of coverage is unequalled. All the chapters combine a solid review of the relevant literature with well-reasoned arguments androbust discussions of the major findings, as well as original insights and suggestions for future work.Written by leading experts, the 52 chapters are divided into 11 sections covering both experimental and theoretical perspectives, each edited by an internationally recognised authorityTen sections each present chapters that focus on specific areas of music psychology:- the origins and functions of music- music perception- responses to music- music and the brain- musical development- learning musical skills- musical performance- composition and improvisation- the role of music in our everyday lives- music therapy and conceptual frameworksIn each section, expert authors critically review the literature, highlight current issues, and explore possibilities for the future. The final section examines how in recent years the study of music psychology has broadened to include a range of other scientific disciplines. It considers the way that the research has developed in relation to technological advances, fostering links across the field and providing an overview of the areas where the field needs further development in the future.The Oxford Handbook of Music Psychology will be the essential reference text for students and researchers across psychology and neuroscience. INDICE: Part I - The Origins and Functions of Music edited by Ian Cross The nature of music and its evolution Universals in music processing Music and meaning The social and personal functions of music in cross-cultural perspective Part II - Music Perception edited by Ian Cross The perception of pitch Tonalcognition The perception of musical timbre Musical time Components of melodicprocessing Memory for music Part III - Responses to Music edited by Donald Hodges Bodily responses to music Emotional responses to music The relationship between musical structure and perceived expression Aesthetics Musical preferences Part IV - Music and the Brain edited by Aniruddh Patel The neurobiological basis of musical expectations Disorders of musical cognition Music, musicians and brain plasticity Music and the brain: three links to language Part V - Musical Development edited by David Hargreaves Prenatal development and the phylogeny and ontogeny of musical behaviour Music lessons from infants Music in theschool years The impact of music instruction on other skills Part VI - Learning Musical Skills edited by Susan Hallam Musical potential Practising Individuality in the learning of musical skills Motivation to learn The role of the family in support learning The role of the institution and teachers in supporting learning Part VII - Musical Performance edited by Richard Parncutt Measurement and models of performance Planning and performance Sight-reading Performingfrom memory Movement and collaboration in musical performance Emotion in music performance Optimising physical and psychological health in performing musicians Part VIII - Composition and Improvisation edited by Peter Webster Making a mark: the psychology of composition Musical improvisation Children as creative thinkers in music: focus on composition Part IX - The Role of Music in our Everyday Lives edited by John Sloboda Choosing to hear music: motivation, process and effect Music in performance arts: film, theatre and dance Peak experiences in music Musical identities The effects of music and community and educational settings Music and consumer behaviour Part X - Music Therapy edited by Michael Thaut Music therapy: processes of music therapy Clinical practice in music therapy Research and evaluation in music therapy Music therapy in medical and neurological rehabilitation settings Part XI - Conceptual Frameworks, Research Methods and Future edited by Susan Hallam, Ian Cross & Michael Thaut Beyond music psychology History and research Where now?
- ISBN: 978-0-19-960497-5
- Editorial: Oxford University
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 600
- Fecha Publicación: 26/05/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés