Exploring the Musical Mind: Cognition, Emotion, Ability, Function

This comprehensive collection of essays and reviews by an internationally acclaimed authority on music and the mind offers a vibrant overview of the field of music psychology, covering cognitive processes, emotion and motivation, talent and skill development, and music in the real world.

With 24 selected chapters grouped into four main areas of study, this book provides a compendious overview of a subject that has come to maturity during the author's career, significantly contributing to its development.

Whether you are a student, researcher, or simply someone interested in the psychology of music, this book is an essential resource for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of the complex relationship between music and the human mind.