Handbook of Music Psychology

The authors of the book are not only trained in the art of music but also are educated in the science of their musical craft. Thus, they have scientifically explored the influence of music on behavior as well as behavioral responses to music. These artistic and scientific explorations have led them to use investigatory strategies strategies incorporated in such disciplines as neurology, physics, physiology, psychology, and socioanthropology. The result has been to provide more meaningful applications of findings from these research endeavors to such areas as music composition, music education, music history, music medicine, music performance, music theory, music therapy, and performing arts medicine. The consequence is a quickening awareness of the quintessential importance of music and its function in the life of humankind.