Imagine, Sing, Play- Combined Mental, Vocal and Physical Practice Improves Musical Performance.

ABSTRACT: Classical musicians face a high demand for flawless and expressive performance, leading to highly intensified practice activity. Whereas the advantage of using mental strategies is well documented in sports research, few studies have explored the efficacy of mental imagery and overt singing on musical instrumental learning. In this study, 50 classically trained trumpet students performed short unfamiliar pieces. Performances were recorded before and after applying four prescribed practice strategies which were (1) physical practice, (2) mental imagery, (3) overt singing with optional use of solfege, (4) a combination of 1, 2 and 3 or a control condition, no practice. Three experts independently assessed pitch and rhythm accuracy, sound quality, intonation, and musical expression in all rec

SUBMITTER: Steenstrup K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8573425 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature