The Musical Mind: The Cognitive Psychology of Music

by John A. Sloboda

Book Overview

In this survey of our current knowledge concerning the cognitive psychology of music, the author--a psychologist and practicing musician--examines the mental processes involved in composing, performing, listening to, and "understanding" music, and shows how such skills are acquired.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198521286
• ISBN13: 9780198521280
• Release Date: May 1986
• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.2" x 9.2"