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Psychology of Music

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The Psychology of Music by Susan Hallam explores the profound impact music has on our moods, intellectual functioning, and well-being. It examines how musical ability can be both an innate gift and a skill developed through learning and practice. The book delves into cultural variations in the definition of music and highlights music's influence on society, groups, and individuals.
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Ideal for readers interested in the intersections of music, psychology, and culture, as well as anyone curious about how music shapes human behaviour and personal development.

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This book covers key concepts relating to the psychology of music including the evolutionary purpose of music, the processing of music, musical ability, and musical skills. It also examines the impact music has on everyday life and on health and well-being, and the benefits of music to intellectual functioning.

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How does music affect our moods?

What is the best way to develop musical skills?

How does the definition of music vary between cultures?

The Psychology of Music explores the important impact music has on our everyday lives, and its influence on society, groups and individual people. It demonstrates how music can benefit our intellectual functioning, health, and well-being, and examines musical ability as both a gift and something that can be developed through learning and practice.

Music can enhance our understanding of humanity and modern life, and The Psychology of Music shows us the significance of music and the power it can have over our behaviour.

Series: The Psychology of Everything

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138098473

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 October 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Illustration: 3 Tables, black and white

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 124

About the Author

Dr Susan Hallam is Emerita Professor of Education and Music Psychology at the UCL Institute of Education. She was awarded an MBE in the 2015 new year’s honours list. She pursued careers as both a professional musician and a music educator before joining the Institute of Education, University of London in 1991. She joined Oxford Brookes as Professor of Education in January 2000 returning to the Institute of Education in January 2001.

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