Child prodigies have been observed in a range of disciplines -
particularly music, mathematics, chess, and art. The question of what
makes a prodigy has long been controversial. Some have dismissed the
notion of giftedness, arguing that most famous prodigies had strong
parental, cultural, and environmental influences that helped them
develop their extraordinary abilities. One recent theory suggested that
anyone could achieve outstanding success in whatever endeavour they
wanted with a minimum of 10,000 hours of practice. Nevertheless, many
studies of prodigies have suggested that there might be strong
underlying cognitive differences, regarding their use of short-term
versus long-term memory, spatial memory, imagery, and language. Whatever
the arguments - for those interested in child development - prodigies
remain a fascinating subject of study when considering questions about
creativity, intelligence, development, and the impact of nature versus
nurture.
This books breaks new ground in presenting the first
scientific exploration on the topic of musical prodigies. It brings
together research from a range of disciplines, including psychology,
neurobiology, and genetics, to provide a thorough exploration of
prodigious talent. In addition, the book includes fascinating case
studies of prodigies and also looks at their long-term development into
adulthood - many child prodigies have had problems making the transition
into adolescence and adulthood.
Musical prodigies will be required reading for anyone interested in child development, music, and the arts
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