The musical ear
Subtitle: oral tradition in the USA
By: Anne Dhu McLucas.
Series: SEMPRE studies in the psychology of music
Publisher: Ashgate
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Burlington, VT
Language: eng
Number of pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9780754663966
Subjects: Music -- United States -- History and criticism; Oral tradition -- United States
Description: This book provides a wide-ranging look at the role played by music that is passed on orally without the use of notation, in the folk, popular and art musics of North American. Found within the many oral traditions are common elements that apply to all human cultures. These elements are connected with the human mind, the limits of memory, the power of organization and the urge toward creativity. McLucas provides an overview of recent research on the brain and memory in order to help the reader understand the inner workings or oral tradition.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.