Psychology of Music by Tan, Siu-Lan; Pfordresher, Peter; Harr;

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Psychology of Music: From Sound to Significance takes readers on a wide-ranging exploration of this vibrant multidisciplinary field of study. Now in its third edition, the book emphasizes meaningful links between academic learning and real-world contexts, pointing readers towards intriguing strands of research.

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From the physical vibrations of sound to the perplexing questions of how music conveys meaning, Psychology of Music: From Sound to Significance takes readers on a wide-ranging exploration of this vibrant multidisciplinary field of study. Now in its third edition, the book emphasizes meaningful links between academic learning and real-world contexts, pointing readers towards intriguing strands of research in both basic and applied areas that are highlighted throughout.

In this new edition, the authors apply the same richness of depth and scope that were the hallmarks of the previous editions of this text, exploring the foundations of music psychology; the perception and cognition of music; development, learning and performance; and the meaning and significance of music.

Key features include:

- More than 400 new citations to reflect advances in the field

- New boxes exploring topics such as the musical experience of cochlear implant users, pitch and rhythm perception in animals, gene-environment interplay, and the benefits of music in medical and therapeutic contexts.

- An expanded appendix including many new tried-and-tested projects and exercises for instructors.

This book continues to be invaluable to both Psychology and Music undergraduate and postgraduate students and instructors, and will appeal to anyone interested in the vital and expanding field of psychology of music.

'Comprehensive yet comprehensible, this greatly revised edition builds naturally upon the strengths of the previous versions.  The text offers a helpful overview of everything from hearing mechanisms and the basics of auditory perception to grappling with complex questions related to the origins and meaning of music. With a flexible chapter structure affording customization for different pedagogical goals, I have enjoyed using previous editions for classes of both Music and Psychology students. This greatly revised version adds hundreds of additional citations, practical tips on in-class assignments, and practical applications of basic discoveries helping bring material to life for students of all backgrounds.  In essence, it is the book I wish I had written!'

Michael Schutz, Professor of Music Cognition/Percussion, McMaster University, Canada

'The newest edition of Psychology of Music: From Sound to Significance illustrates the subtitle even more strongly than the prior editions I've used in my Psychology of Music seminar.  The authors take care to introduce readers to the methods used in the field, to help them appreciate the significance of the findings of the foundational and contemporary studies in each chapter. They are vigilant in alerting readers to some of 'hype' and unsupported claims that sometimes appear in the media, emphasizing the most validated findings from researchers all over the world.  This book will not only edify students in undergraduate courses in music and psychology, but will also be of interest to any reader who has experienced music in any form'.  

Andrea R Halpern, Professor of Psychology, Bucknell University, US; past president of the Society for Music Perception and Cognition

'In this new edition of their book, Tan, Pfordresher, and Harr

Tartalomjegyzék:

Introduction 1. The scope of psychology of music. PART I Foundations. 2. The acoustics of music. 3. Music perception and the auditory system. 4 Cognitive neuroscience of music. PART II Perception and cognition of music. 5. Perception of musical pitch and melody. 6. Perception of musical time. 7. Understanding musical structure. PART II Development, learning, and performance. 8. Emergence of music perception.9. Early musical development. 10 Practice and musical expertise. 11. The psychology of music performance. PART IV The meaning and significance of music. 12. The social psychology of music. 13. Meaning in music. 14. The emotional power of music. Final Coda. 15. From sound to significance: Looking forward. Appendix: The chapters in action: Exercises and assignments.