Psychology of Music by Siu-Lan Tan
The only concise introduction to the subject, this thoroughly revised edition of The Psychology of Music combines a comprehensive summary with critical assessments of existing research. The text will be invaluable to students in the area and anyone else interested in the psychology of music.‘Tan, Pfordresher, and Harré have thoroughly revised and updated Psychology of Music: From Sound to Significance with great successThey maintain the logical progression of topics from the earlier version, but each chapter incorporates new and intriguing material, ranging from practical problems in learning and performing music to philosophical issues concerning how music conveys meaning. Topics are seamlessly integrated across chapters with valuable cross-references and clear links are drawn between the classic studies and the vibrant, contemporary research. Technical jargon is avoided, at the same time providing satisfying descriptions of important methodologies. Anyone involved in music, as performer or listener, will find an engaging array of ideas about music and human thought and emotion - and many fascinating, unanswered questions.’ - Carol Lynne Krumhansl, Professor of Psychology, Cornell University, US
‘The authors' revision of Psychology of Music: From Sound to Significance provides students and instructors with a rich and deep resource for learning about the field of music psychology. Approachable in its language and sweeping in scope, this text introduces readers to the many areas of scientific research into the powerful, deeply human experiences of listeners and performers, children and adults. I have used the first edition as a text in my undergraduate survey course for years and highly recommend this book as an excellent choice, both in the classroom and for the independent learner.’ - Richard Ashley, Associate Professor of Music, Cognitive Science, and Cognitive Neuroscience, Northwestern University, US; Co-Editor, Routledge Companion to Music Cognition
Dr. Siu-Lan Tan is A.B Stone Professor of Psychology at Kalamazoo College in Michigan, USA. She completed degrees in Music at Pacific Union College, graduate studies at Oxford University, and a PhD in Psychology at Georgetown University. Her research focuses on musical form, music notation, and film music, and she plays piano. She is primary editor of The Psychology of Music in Multimedia, and appears in Score: A Film Music Documentary.
Peter Pfordresher is Professor of Psychology at SUNY Buffalo in New York State, USA. He completed his PhD in Psychology at the Ohio State University. His research on the relationship between perception and action in music has been published in psychology, music cognition, and music education journals, and has received support from the National Science Foundation. He sings and plays piano, guitar, and the trumpet.
Rom Harré is Emeritus Fellow of Linacre College, Oxford University, UK. He was Distinguished Research Professor of Psychology at Georgetown University, and Director of the Centre for the Philosophy of the Natural and Social Sciences at the London School of Economics.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781138124684 |
| ISBN 10 | 1138124680 |
| Title | Psychology of Music |
| Author | Siu-Lan Tan |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 2017-11-02 |
| Number of pages | 368 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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