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245 14 a| The musical temperament :b| psychology and personality of musicians /c| Anthony E. Kemp.;

260 a| Oxford ;a| New York :b| Oxford University Press,c| 1996.;

300 a| xi, 283 pages :b| illustrations, music ;c| 25 cm;

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504 a| Includes bibliographical references (pages 256-269) and indexes.;

505 0 a| Introduction: personality assessment -- Musicianship from a different perspective -- Introversion -- Independence -- Sensitivity -- Anxiety -- Gender role adaptability -- Music preferences and listening styles -- Orchestral performers -- Keyboard players, singers, and conductors -- Musicians in popular fields -- Composers -- Music teachers -- Development of musical talent.;

520 a| It is generally accepted that exceptionally skilled people in society, such as airline pilots and brain surgeons, have significantly different personalities from those of the general population. Similarly, a kind of folklore has long existed within musical circles that there are fundamental personality differences between the players of different instruments. The author examines this fascinating issue, as well as several others in light of his ten years of research in the field. After an introductory chapter summarizing relevant personality theories, the book covers different facets of musicians' personalities--introversion, independence, sensitivity, and anxiety, among others. Different forms of musicianship--orchestral players, singers, conductors, et al.--are also considered to clarify the ways in which specific skills impact personality development or predispose a person towards different instruments and styles of performance. The author's research is relevant not just to psychologists, but also to professional musicians and composers, and music educators. In their attempts to understand the nature of musicianship, music psychologists have generally focused their attention on cognitive processes and abilities. Although a kind of folklore has long existed within musical circles relating to personality differences between players of different instruments, this is the first book to examine the impact of personality and temperament on musicianship. After an introductory chapter which summarizes the relevant personality theories, the book deals with each facet of musicians' personality in turn: introversion, independence, sensitivity, anxiety, and gender issues. Different forms of musicianship (such as orchestral playing, singing, and conducting) are considered next, to clarify the ways in which specific skills impact upon personality development or predispose a person towards different instruments and styles of performance.;

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The musical temperament : psychology and personality of musicians / Anthony E. Kemp.

Author/creator	Kemp, Anthony
Format	Book
Publication Info	Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 1996.
Description	xi, 283 pages : illustrations, music ; 25 cm
Subjects	Musicians--Psychology. Choice (Psychology) Personality and occupation. Music--Instruction and study. --Psychological aspects.

Contents	Introduction: personality assessment -- Musicianship from a different perspective -- Introversion -- Independence -- Sensitivity -- Anxiety -- Gender role adaptability -- Music preferences and listening styles -- Orchestral performers -- Keyboard players, singers, and conductors -- Musicians in popular fields -- Composers -- Music teachers -- Development of musical talent.
Abstract	It is generally accepted that exceptionally skilled people in society, such as airline pilots and brain surgeons, have significantly different personalities from those of the general population. Similarly, a kind of folklore has long existed within musical circles that there are fundamental personality differences between the players of different instruments. The author examines this fascinating issue, as well as several others in light of his ten years of research in the field. After an introductory chapter summarizing relevant personality theories, the book covers different facets of musicians' personalities--introversion, independence, sensitivity, and anxiety, among others. Different forms of musicianship--orchestral players, singers, conductors, et al.--are also considered to clarify the ways in which specific skills impact personality development or predispose a person towards different instruments and styles of performance. The author's research is relevant not just to psychologists, but also to professional musicians and composers, and music educators. In their attempts to understand the nature of musicianship, music psychologists have generally focused their attention on cognitive processes and abilities. Although a kind of folklore has long existed within musical circles relating to personality differences between players of different instruments, this is the first book to examine the impact of personality and temperament on musicianship. After an introductory chapter which summarizes the relevant personality theories, the book deals with each facet of musicians' personality in turn: introversion, independence, sensitivity, anxiety, and gender issues. Different forms of musicianship (such as orchestral playing, singing, and conducting) are considered next, to clarify the ways in which specific skills impact upon personality development or predispose a person towards different instruments and styles of performance.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (pages 256-269) and indexes.
LCCN	95039981
ISBN	0198523637 (hardcover)
ISBN	0198523629 (pbk.)

The musical temperament : psychology and personality of musicians / Anthony E. Kemp.

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