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Introduction Introduction
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Synesthesia Synesthesia
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Defining synesthesia Defining synesthesia
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Types of synesthesia Types of synesthesia
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Prevalence Prevalence
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Synesthesia and Its Impact on Musicians Synesthesia and Its Impact on Musicians
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Stylistic preferences and repertoire choices Stylistic preferences and repertoire choices
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Music listening preferences and aversions Music listening preferences and aversions
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Compositional choices Compositional choices
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Enriching the compositional process Enriching the compositional process
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Restricting the compositional process Restricting the compositional process
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A practical aid to the compositional process A practical aid to the compositional process
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Instrument preferences Instrument preferences
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Interpretation Interpretation
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Technique Technique
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Practical Implications Practical Implications
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Conclusion Conclusion
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Key Sources Key Sources
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Reflective Questions Reflective Questions
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References References
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28 Synesthesia and Music Performance
Get accessSolange Glasser, Lecturer in Music (Music Psychology), University of Melbourne, Australia
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Published:13 January 2022
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Abstract
Abstract: Synesthesia is a rare neurological condition that occurs more frequently in populations of artistic professionals, with many well-known examples in music. For musicians with synesthesia, their musical journey and development are shaped by the way they connect music and sounds with color, shape, taste, or any other perceptual modality. This chapter therefore attempts to provide information on the impact of synesthesia on music performance by describing musicians’ lived experiences and highlighting the multiplicity of experiences and behavioral outcomes of this group of artists. Six key features are reviewed: preference for specific musical styles, choice of repertoire or music listening, compositional choices, choice of instrument or instrumentation, musical interpretation, and instrumental technique. By studying the impact of synesthesia on various aspects of music performance and describing the lived-world experiences of a unique section of the musical population, the chapter provides both synesthete and non-synesthete musicians with insights into this condition and the range of perceptual responses to music that musicians experience, and what synesthesia may reveal about musical development more generally.
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