Music, Thought, and Feeling: Understanding the Psychology of Music

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William Forde Thompson (Professor, Professor, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia)

Music, Thought, and Feeling

Understanding the Psychology of Music

William Forde Thompson (Professor, Professor, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia)

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Oxford University Press Inc
14 March 2014

Techniques of music & music tutorials; Creative therapy (eg art, music, drama)

Examining the intersection of music, psychology, and neuroscience, Music, Thought, and Feeling, Second Edition, surveys the rapidly growing field of music cognition and explores its most interesting questions. Assuming minimal background in music or psychology, the book begins with an overview of the major theories on how and when music became a widespread aspect of human behavior.

It also covers:
* How humans perceive music
* Links between music and emotion
* Modern neuroimaging techniques and what they tell us about music's effect on the brain
* Psychological processes involved in imagining, composing, and performing music
* Potential cognitive benefits of musical engagementStudents:

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By: William Forde Thompson (Professor Professor Macquarie University Sydney Australia)
Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 188mm, Width: 231mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 612g
ISBN: 9780199947317
ISBN 10: 0199947317
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 14 March 2014
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

William Forde Thompson is Professor of Psychology at Macquarie University, where he conducts research on music, emotion, and performance. He has served as President of the Society for Music Perception and Cognition (2006-2008), Associate Editor at Music Perception, and Editor of Empirical Musicology Review.

Reviews for Music, Thought, and Feeling: Understanding the Psychology of Music

A fascinating, accessible, and comprehensive examination of the rapidly expanding field of music psychology by a leading researcher who has participated in its development for the past thirty years. From discussions that span the evolutionary basis of music, examinations of musical disorders, uses of music in therapy, and frank assessments of the potential benefits of music training for nonmusical skills such as reading and mathematics, Music, Thought, and Feeling is certain to inspire renewed passion about this exciting field. --Daniel Levitin, McGill University, author of This Is Your Brain on Music This exploration of music and emotion is the most extensive I have ever read --Barbara J. Crowe, Arizona State University Music, Thought, and Feeling is easy to read. I like the learning outcomes at the beginning of each chapter. --Elizabeth W. Marvin, Eastman School of Music