Finding Flow in Music Practice: An Exploratory Study About Self-Regulated Practice Behaviours and Dispositions to Flow in Highly Skilled Musicians

Abstract

This chapter addresses a study aimed at investigating self-regulated practice behaviours and flow dispositions in expert musicians.

A sample of 168 classically trained musicians completed a survey comprising a questionnaire measuring musical self-regulated practice behaviours and the Short Dispositional Flow Scale. Associations of self-regulated practice behaviours and flow dispositions were explored using multivariate regression.

Key Findings:

• Flow as a Function of Internal Capabilities: Results showed that flow was predominantly a function of self-regulated behaviours Personal Resources and Practice Organization, but not a function of External Resources.
• Dimensional Impact: Analyses of individual items demonstrated self-regulation contributed significantly to the experience of flow indicators related to:
  1. Musical skills and challenge balance;
  2. Clarity of goals and instant feedback;
  3. Deep concentration and perceived sense of control over musical activities.

The chapter ends with implications of the findings for musicians, teachers and performance researchers.

Citação Completa:

ARAÚJO, M. V.; HEIN, C. Finding Flow in Music Practice: An Exploratory Study About Self-Regulated Practice Behaviours and Dispositions to Flow in Highly Skilled Musicians. Springer International Publishing, 2016.

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