9. 4E Music Cognition in Theory and Practice
Psychological Perspectives on Musical Experiences and Skills June 20, 2024 Andrea Schiavio, Dylan Van der Schyff 1 citation
This chapter introduces the '4E cognition' framework—embodied, embedded, extended, and enactive—and applies it to music. By examining musical examples in perception, remote learning, performance, and development, it shows how bodily interaction with the environment shapes musical experience and learning. The authors argue that this perspective reveals a continuum between musical activity and human flourishing. The chapter traces the framework's origins in philosophy, psychology, and cognitive science, then explores each 'E' in musical contexts, aiming to demonstrate the framework's relevance for music research.