The Musical Mind: Issues in Music Psychology
Learning Objective
The students will gain a thorough insight into a variety of subjects pertaining to the field of music psychology
Course Content
Areas that could be discussed include:
* neuropsychology; musicians 'brains
* cognitive strategies: music making as a complex learning process
* musical memory
* how absolute is absolute pitch?
* from sound to sign
* sight reading
* dyslexia and reading music
* musical talent: an exploration of the field
* musical development in children
* music therapy
* stage fright and performance skills
* group interaction in a musical context
The selection of areas will be discussed with the students. Each student will choose a topic for a spoken presentation in the class.
Course details
teachers | Marieke Oremus, Maaike Vertregt |
term | January-April 2022 |
readings | Parncutt, R., and McPherson, G. (eds.), The Science and Psychology of Music Performance. New York etc.: Oxford University Press, 2002. |
Further readings in consultation with the students | |
assessment | Presentation of a paper and a take-home exam, course attendance |
credits | 5 |
related electives | Moving and Musicking with the Elderly |
The Musical Body | |
Patterns of Performance: The Neuroscience of Improving Experts |