Musical Knowledge

Intuition, analysis and music education

Prof Keith Swanwick, Keith Swanwick

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English

Routledge
02 September 2016

Theory of music & musicology; Philosophy: epistemology & theory of knowledge; Philosophy & theory of education; Teaching of a specific subject

The understanding of music involves the mastery

of its various layers of meaning. Sometimes this meaning can be acquired through human insight; at other times, it can be learned. The central concern of Musical Knowledge is the tension between intuitive and analytical ways of making sense of the world. Keith Swanwick examines this relationship on

three levels: in considering music as a way of knowing; as the apparent predicament between qualitative and quantitative research paradigms; and as a tension in education. Keith Swanwick guides his reader from a theoretical exploration of musical knowledge, through an examination of ways of researching the musical experience to a concluding section which will be of direct practical help to teachers. He suggests ways

in which music education can be a vital transaction, giving

examples across a range of music teaching, including school

classroom and instrumental studios. The book will be of interest to anyone who makes or responds to music.

By: Prof Keith Swanwick, Keith Swanwick
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9781138149717
ISBN 10: 1138149713
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 02 September 2016
Audience: College/higher education , College/higher education , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Keith Swanwick is Professor of Music Education at the Institute of Education, University of London. He has been musically active throughout his career, notably as a conductor, and has taught at secondary, post-16 and university levels. He is the author of a number of books on music and music education, including A Basis for Music Education and Music, Mind and Education, both of which are published by Routledge.

Reviews for Musical Knowledge: Intuition, analysis and music education

`Musical Knowledge is an important book which deserves a wide readership among those who teach and legislate on the teaching of music.' - Educational Supplement