Musical Temperament Psychology and Personality of Musicians

Name: Musical Temperament Psychology and Personality of Musicians
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ISBN: 9780198523628

ISBN-10: 0198523629

ISBN-13: 9780198523628

Edition: 1996

Authors: Anthony E. Kemp

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In their attempts to understand the nature of musicianship, music psychologists have generally focused their attention on cognitive processes and abilities. Although a kind of folklore has long existed in musical circles relating to personality differences between players of different instruments, this is the first book to examine the impact of personality and temperament on musicianship. After an introductory chapter which summarizes the relevant personality theories, the book deals with each fact of the musicians' personality in turn: introversion, independence, sensitivity, anxiety, and gender issues. Different forms of musicianship (such as orchestral playing, singing and conducting)…

Book details

List price: $125.00
Copyright year: 1996
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 7/11/1996
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 296
Size: 6.14" wide x 9.21" long x 0.67" tall
Weight: 1.034
Language: English



Introduction: Personality assessment



Musicianship from a different perspective



Introversion



Independence



Anxiety



Gender role adaptability



Music preferences and listening styles



Orchestral performers



Musicians in popular fields and conductors



Composers



Music teachers



Development of musical talent