Expanding the Space for Improvisation Pedagogy in Music: A Transdisciplinary Approach

Expanding the Space for Improvisation Pedagogy in Music: A Transdisciplinary Approach
ISBN-10
1351199935
ISBN-13
9781351199933
Category
Education
Pages
293
Language
English
Published
2019-05-31
Publisher
Routledge
Authors
Guro Gravem Johansen, Kari Holdhus, Christina Larsson

Description

Expanding the Space for Improvisation Pedagogy in Music is a critical, research-based anthology exploring improvisation in music pedagogy. The book broadens the understanding of the potentials and possibilities for improvisation in a variety of music education contexts and stimulates the development of knowledge and reflection on improvisation. The book critically examines the challenges, cultural values, aims and methods involved in improvisation pedagogy. Written by international contributors representing a variety of musical genres and research methodologies, it takes a transdisciplinary approach and outlines a way ahead for improvisation pedagogy and research, by providing a space for the exchange of knowledge and critique. This book will be of great interest to scholars, researchers, and postgraduate students in the fields of arts education, music education, improvisation, music psychology, musicology, ethnomusicology, artistic research and community music. It will also appeal to music educators on all levels in the field of music education and music psychology.

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