Bonds and signals underlie the music learning experience. (30th September 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Morrison, Steven J.
• Is Part Of: Behavioral and brain sciences. Volume 44(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-09-30
• Subjects: Psychophysiology -- Periodicals; Psychology -- Periodicals; Human behavior -- Periodicals; Animal behavior -- Periodicals; Brain -- Periodicals; 616.89142
• DOI: 10.1017/S0140525X20001351
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0140-525X

Abstract

Abstract: The music learning environment is a context in which fundamental forces and values underlying human musicality may be evident. Social bonding within music-making groups is characterized by a high degree of complexity whereas issues of clarity, accuracy, and coordination remain the focus of learning. Physical and cognitive impairments that compromise music learning opportunities offer a critical test of music's link to social bonding.