Mind fulness and Music: A Promising Subject of an Unmapped Field
Oscar Lecuona de la Cruz, Raquel Rodríguez‐carvajal
International Journal of Behavioral Research & Psychology April 12, 2014 DOI: 10.19070/2332-3000-140006 (opens in new tab) via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractMindfulness—sustained, non-judgmental attention—is gaining traction in clinical research, but its specific applications to music and musicians remain underexplored. This review of 27 publications concludes that, although the field is young, it is producing promising results across several dimensions, suggesting potential benefits for musical practice and performance.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Field mathematics Intervention counseling Subject documents Context archaeology |
| Citations | 23 |
| Key finding | The field of mindfulness related to music is yielding promising results across several dimensions despite its youth. |
Abstract
Mindfulness is defined as sustained, non-judgmental attention towards the world and the self. Several recent studies are bringing this concept into cutting-edge research and creating important contributions for the clinical context. In spite of this fact, there is a promising but unmapped field of research around specific contributions of mindfulness to music, and more specifically, for musicians. This article reviews this topic in order to show the state of the art of mindfulness related to music and help further advancement. A total of 27 publications were reviewed. The main conclusion is that despite its youth, this field is yielding some promising results in several dimensions: