Finding focus : using external focus of attention for practicing and performing music
2019
An important question facing musicians both in the
practice room and on stage is “What should I focus on?” There is a great deal
of research in the fields of movement sciences and sports that suggests that
adopting an external focus of attention – focusing on the intended effects of
one’s movements – can be beneficial both for learning and for performance of
complex motor skills. There has been very little research done on the effects
of external focus on musicians. The aims of this study on external focus were as follows: to translate the
idea of external focus from movement science into the field of music (how can
external focus be characterized for music-making?); to design several ways to
use, test and explore the application of external focus in field situations;
and to collect data and find information to elucidate the effects of external
focus and the instances in which it can work for musicians. A series of three empirical projects were designed and carried out in both
semi-controlled as well as natural environments. The mixed methods research
approach included both quantitative and qualitative elements. A
music-pedagogical practice tool based on external focus was designed and used
in all three projects.
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