Principles of Musical Education

von James L. Mursell

328 Seiten, Hardcover

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"Principles of Musical Education" is a foundational exploration into the psychological and pedagogical frameworks of music instruction. Written by James L. Mursell, a leading voice in the field during the early 20th century, this work delves into the essential methods for fostering musical growth and understanding in students. The book examines the relationship between musical technique and psychological development, emphasizing that music education should go beyond mere rote memorization or technical proficiency.Mursell argues for an approach that prioritizes the aesthetic experience and the inner musicality of the learner. Key topics include the psychology of musical listening, the development of performance skills, and the role of the teacher in guiding a student's creative and analytical progress. As a significant contribution to the philosophy of arts education, "Principles of Musical Education" provides timeless insights for educators, musicians, and students of pedagogy seeking to understand the cognitive and emotional foundations of musical learning. This classic text remains a vital resource for anyone interested in the intersection of psychology and the arts.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• Reihe: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781025427959
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 14.02.2026
• Größe: 234 x 156 mm
• Verlag: British Library, Historical Print Editions