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Understanding the ensemble pianist: A theoretical framework

Kokotsaki, D.

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The aim of this study was to develop a theoretical model of the attainment of high quality in musical ensemble performance as perceived by the pianist and to identify the factors affecting this process. The research has followed an inductive interpretative approach, applying qualitative methods. The analytic material was collected through the process of interviewing and analysed following grounded theory procedures and techniques. The analysis of the data allowed five categories to emerge, namely, searching for balance, externalization of attention, regulating, time availability and achieving integration, which mainly reflected the pianists' thoughts and concerns about their participation in ensemble music-making in relation to the co-performers' co-action as they collectively attempt to reach for high quality in musical ensemble performance. The five categories were eventually brought together in an integrative model to propose elements of a theory of the attainment of high quality in musical ensemble performance from the pianist's point of view. This article will present the emergent theoretical framework, together with an account of the methodological process followed.

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Kokotsaki, D. (2007). Understanding the ensemble pianist: A theoretical framework. Psychology of Music, 35(4), 641-668. https://doi.org/10.1177/0305735607077835

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Oct 1, 2007
Deposit Date Jan 27, 2009
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
Journal Psychology of Music
Print ISSN 0305-7356
Electronic ISSN 1741-3087
Publisher SAGE Publications
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 35
Issue 4
Pages 641-668
DOI https://doi.org/10.1177/0305735607077835
Keywords Ensemble playing, Group interaction, Grounded theory, Musical performance.

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The final definitive version of this article has been published in the Journal Psychology of music 35/4 2007 Copyright © 2007 by Society for Education, Music, and Psychology Research by SAGE Publications Ltd at the Psychology of music page: http://pom.sagepub.com/ on SAGE Journals Online: http://online.sagepub.com/





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