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    Author
    McPherson, G; Hallam, S
    Date
    2008-12-04
    Source Title
    The Oxford Handbook of Music Psychology
    Publisher
    Oxford University Press
    University of Melbourne Author/s
    McPherson, Gary
    Affiliation
    Music
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    McPherson, G. & Hallam, S. (2008). Musical potential. The Oxford Handbook of Music Psychology, (1), pp.255-264. Oxford University Press.
    Access Status
    Open Access
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/11343/29748
    DOI
    10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199298457.013.0024
    Abstract
    <p>An ongoing controversy persists regarding the extent of individual variability in musical potential and the extent to which observable differences in acquiring musical skills result from social contexts that facilitate learning, genetic factors, or interactions between the two. This article outlines key elements of these debates and considers how ‘musical potential’ has been assessed. It argues that what children are born with<italic>enables</italic>rather than<italic>constrains</italic>what they will eventually be able to achieve. While a range of generalized abilities may come into play when learning music, a host of environmental and personal catalysts work in combination with teaching and learning processes to develop particular types of talent. These talents form the basis of the many professional, amateur, and informal forms of meaningful engagement that individuals can have with music.</p>
    Keywords
    Performing Arts and Creative Writing

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