1st Edition
The Psychology of Musical Ability Second Edition
Acknowledgements. Introduction to the First Edition. Introduction to the Second Edition. Part 1: The Concept and Assessment of Musical Ability 1. The Concept of Musical Ability 2. Problems of Testing 3. Tests of Musical Aptitude 4. Tests of Attainment, of Performance, and of Interest in Music 5. What is Musical Ability? 6. Ability in Music and Other Abilities Part 2: The Development of Musical Ability 7. The Development of Musical Ability 8. The Earliest Years: Foundation Skills 9. The Further Development of Musical Abilities 10. Music in Adolescence and After 11. Precocious and Unusual Talents Part 3: The Determinants of Musical Ability 12. Methods of Genetic Study 13. Genetic Studies of Musical Ability 14. How is Musical Capacity Transmitted? 15. The Effects of the Home and Social Environment 16. The Effects of Specific Practice and Music Lessons Part 4: Music, Cognition and the Brain 17. Cognitive Psychology and Music 18. Lateralisation Studies. Conclusions. Appendixes. Bibliography of References Cited. Name Index. General Index.
Biography
Rosamund Shuter-Dyson was, at the time of original publication, Editor of Psychology of Music.
Clive Gabriel was, at the time of original publication, Principal Lecturer in Psychology, North East London Polytechnic.
