The improvising mind cognition and creativity in the musical moment

The ability to improvise represents one of the highest levels of musical achievement. Yet what musical knowledge is required for improvisation? How does a musician learn to improvise? What are the neural correlates of improvised performance? These are some of the questions explored in this unique an...

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Main Author: Berkowitz, Aaron
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 2010, 2010
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Collection: Oxford University Press - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:The ability to improvise represents one of the highest levels of musical achievement. Yet what musical knowledge is required for improvisation? How does a musician learn to improvise? What are the neural correlates of improvised performance? These are some of the questions explored in this unique and fascinating work
Physical Description:xxv, 205 p. ill
ISBN:9780191594595
0191594598