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John Sloboda

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Peak experiences in music

Oxford Handbooks Online September 18, 2012 John Whaley, John Sloboda, Alf Gabrielsson

Musical-peak experiences are a significant component of the lives of many people. They are powerful, valued, have lasting effects, and – for some – are a reason for continued engagement with music. This article highlights research on the peak experience, emphasizing literature focusing on music-specific peaks. After outlining four studies fundamental to the study of peaks in music, a section...