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Book SynopsisThis study explores the nature of musical competence. Using the collaborative structure of gamelan - Javanese ensemble music - as a point of departure, this work lays the foundation for a comprehensive theory of musical competence and interaction.
Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgments Technical Notes A Sketch of Central Javanese Gamelan Introduction Prelude. Two Performances 1: Modeling Musical Competence 2: Javanese Musical Competence 3: Individual Competences 4: Who Knows What? 5: Acquiring Competence 6: My Experience Is My Teacher: The Acquisition of Javanese Musical Competence 7: Toward a Theory of Musical Interaction 8: Musical Interaction in Javanese Gamelan 9: Interaction in Javanese Multimedia Productions 10: Individuals Making Music Together 11: Musical Competence and Interaction Appendix Glossary Bibliography Discography Index
