Ockelforda, A. and Pring, Linda. 2005. Learning and creativity in a prodigious musical savant. International Congress Series, 1282, pp. 903-907. [Article]

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Preliminary findings are presented of work undertaken with a prodigious 'savant' pianist–Derek Paravicini–in which he learnt a specially-composed piece (The Chromatic Blues) over a number of hearings. All Derek’s efforts were recorded digitally, which enabled precise transcriptions to be made. These were analysed in the context of a newly-developed theory of how musical structure is recognised and understood. The results are startling in musicological terms and (it is hypothesised) yield fascinating insights into the subtlety, ingenuity and creativity of Derek’s musical mind. It is hoped that the findings from this study will in due course inform the wider debate on the nature of musical learning, memory and creativity.

Item Type:	Article
Departments, Centres and Research Units:	Psychology
Dates:	Date Event 2005 Published
Item ID:	5742
Date Deposited:	02 Aug 2011 12:58
Last Modified:	19 Mar 2019 11:48
Peer Reviewed:	Yes, this version has been peer-reviewed.
URI:	https://research.gold.ac.uk/id/eprint/5742

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