The early progress of able young musicians

The Psychology of Abilities, Competencies, and Expertise

Volumn , Issue , 2003, Pages 186-212

  Howe, Michael J A ^a   Davidson, Jane W ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF EXETER   (United Kingdom)

^b UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 61049175141     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.1017/CBO9780511615801.008     Document Type: Chapter

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