Getting in tune with the psychology of musical performance
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Paper/Presentation Title | Getting in tune with the psychology of musical performance |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | Terry, Peter (Author) and Ievleva, L. (Author) |
Editors | Mrowinski, Vicky and Voudouris, Nicholas |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the 43rd Annual Australian Psychological Society Conference (APS 2008) |
ERA Conference ID | 50300 |
Journal Citation | 60, p. 151 |
Year | 2008 |
Place of Publication | Melbourne, Australia |
Conference/Event | 43rd Annual Australian Psychological Society Conference (APS 2008): Psychology Leading Change |
Australian Psychological Society (APS) Annual Conference | |
Event Details | 43rd Annual Australian Psychological Society Conference (APS 2008): Psychology Leading Change Parent Australian Psychological Society (APS) Annual Conference Event Date 23 to end of 27 Sep 2008 Event Location Hobart, Australia |
Event Details | Australian Psychological Society (APS) Annual Conference APS Annual Conference |
Abstract | The performance demands placed upon musical performers are somewhat different to those impinging upon athletes. In the case of music, not only is the performer aiming for technical perfection, but also for artistic expression and interpretation that elicits an optimal response from the audience. Also, the standards for excellence are not as clear cut as in sport, which adds to the ambiguity and tends to increase the stress for performers. Further, musical performers may, in some instances, be required to provide one-on-one auditions with record company executives in order to win recording contracts; a situation that is notoriously anxiety-inducing. Sport psychology strategies have been documented to apply across a range of musical genres, from opera to alternative rock, and for a variety of purposes related to performance, including performance anxiety and other blocks to creative expression, group dynamics and communication issues, and to promote flow, for |
Keywords | stage performers; recording companies; anxiety; stage fright |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 520406. Sensory processes, perception and performance |
360304. Music performance | |
470214. Screen and media culture | |
Byline Affiliations | Department of Psychology |
University of Technology Sydney | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q0574/getting-in-tune-with-the-psychology-of-musical-performance
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