The improvising mind : cognition and creativity in the musical moment /

The ability to improvise represents one of the highest levels of musical achievement. Yet what musical knowledge is required for improvisation? How does a musician learn to improvise? What are the neural correlates of improvised performance? These are some of the questions explored in this unique an...

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Main Author: Berkowitz, Aaron, 1978- (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2010.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:The ability to improvise represents one of the highest levels of musical achievement. Yet what musical knowledge is required for improvisation? How does a musician learn to improvise? What are the neural correlates of improvised performance? These are some of the questions explored in this unique and fascinating work.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxv, 205 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780199590957
0199590958
9780191594595
0191594598