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The Hidden Shape of Music: The Three Sides of Musicianship-A Theoretical Model

The Hidden Shape of Music: The Three Sides of Musicianship-A Theoretical Model

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General MusicMusic Instruction: General

Publisher Price: $29.99

ISBN13: 9798997637408
Publisher: Corso Publishing
Published: Aug 20 2026
Pages: 210
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.57 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English

Why does some music reach us-and other music leave us cold?

Technical ability matters. But it is not the whole of musicianship.

The Hidden Shape of Music introduces a theoretical model built from three interacting dimensions: tonal, performative, and expressive capacity. Drawing on music history, listening psychology, culture, and lived experience, James Allister Odd asks why virtuosity can feel distant, why an imperfect voice can become unforgettable, and why the right combination of musicians can create something none could make alone.

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