Developing Musical Creativity in the Social World.

Hargreaves, David J.

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Publication Date: 1999

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Developing Musical Creativity in the Social World.

Hargreaves, David J.

Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, n142 p22-34 Fall 1999

Examines Marilyn Zimmerman's pioneering work on the applications of Piagetian theory to the study of children's musical development. Discusses "music conservation" and addresses the Piagetian model regarding (1) the implications of the sociocultural perspective and (2) the study of musical creativity. Develops the concept of improvisational thinking as a key to everyday creativity. (CMK)

Descriptors: Child Development, Cognitive Development, Creativity, Developmental Stages, Educational Research, Higher Education, Improvisation, Music, Music Education, Musical Composition, Piagetian Theory

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Language: English

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