Between the physical world of vibration and the world of consciously heard music lies a third area, which is the province of the psychology of music. This introduction, first published in 1938, by the developer of the Seashore test of musical ability, is a thorough survey of this field. A standard text for psychologists specializing in the area, teachers, or interested musicologists.

What sets this book apart is the detailed data that it provides on the musical talent of schoolchildren in Des Moines, Iowa, in the early 20th century. Drawing on the results of tests given to students in grades five and eight, Carl Emil Seashore provides insights into the development of musical ability and offers suggestions for how educators can nurture talent in young people. This volume includes both the test results and Seashore's analysis of the data. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This classic textbook on psychology provides a hands-on approach to learning about the mind and behavior. The book includes a variety of experiments and exercises that are designed to help students understand psychological concepts and theories. Written by the renowned psychologist Carl E. Seashore, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the field of psychology. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.