Guitar Zero: The Science of Learning to be Musical - Brossura

Marcus, Gary

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ISBN 10: 185168932X ISBN 13: 9781851689323

Casa editrice: Oneworld Publications, 2012

Riassunto

On the eve of his fortieth birthday, scientist Gary Marcus decided to fulfil a lifelong dream and learn to play the guitar, investigating how humans 'make' music and how anyone of any age might master a new skill. In a quest that takes him from Suzuki classes to guitar gods, Marcus discovers the best ways to train your brain and your body. He also brings insight into the question, What counts as a life well lived? A groundbreaking look at the origins and allure of music, Marcus's journey is also an empowering tale of the mind's plasticity and its ability to grow throughout life.

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"Gary Marcus, one of the deepest thinkers in cognitive science, has given us an entertaining and enlightening memoir, filled with insight about music, learning, and the human mind." --Steven Pinker, author of The Better Angels of Our Nature

"Marcus is one of the smartest psychologists around, a deep thinker and an eloquent writer, and the story he tells is informed by the best science of perception and learning and evolution, talent and effort, genius and frustration and success. If you have ever dreamed of becoming a musician, you simply must read Guitar Zero." --Paul Bloom, author of How Pleasure Works

"Guitar Zero is a refreshing alternation between the nitty-gritty details of learning rock-guitar licks and Mr. Marcus's survey of the relevant scientific literature on learning and the brain. For those who look forward, in "retirement" to honoring the lifelong yearnings they have neglected, Guitar Zero is good news." --Norman Doidge, Wall Street Journal

L'autore

Gary Marcus is Professor of Psychology and Director of the New York University Center for Language And Music (CLAM), where he studies evolution, language, and cognitive development. He has written three books about the origins and development of the mind and brain, including The Algebraic Mind, The Birth of the Mind, and Kluge, and is also the editor of The Norton Psychology Reader. His scientific articles have been published in leading journals, such as Science and Nature, and his essays have appeared in Wired, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and many others. He lives in New York City.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Oneworld Publications
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 185168932X
• ISBN 13: 9781851689323
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 288
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• Persona responsabile: non disponibile