從神經科學的觀點探討動作想像對於音樂演奏的重要性

Importance of Motor Imagery for Music Performance: Evidence from Neuroscience

呂怡萱(Yi-Hsuan Lu) ； 蔡振家(Chen-Gia Tsai)

《關渡音樂學刊》 11期 (2009/12) Pp. 175-190

https://doi.org/10.29873/GMJ.200912.0007

摘要

動作想像可以定義為「想像身體運動但沒有實際運動」所涉及的內在認知歷程，它廣泛運用於運動員的訓練、中風患者的神經復健……等。在音樂演奏領域，一些著名的鋼琴家都曾經提到心像練習對於提昇樂曲熟練度、節省體力的妙用。除了想像手指運動之外，另一種跟演奏樂器有關的動作想像為：在心中哼唱主旋律，它有助於提昇演奏的音樂性。本文從神經科學的角度探討動作想像對於音樂演奏的重要性，藉由對於科學新知的深入解讀，期望帶給音樂教育者一些有用的參考。

關鍵字

心像練習 ； 內在哼唱 ； 音樂情感 ； 鏡像神經元

並列摘要

Motor imagery can be defined as the covert cognitive processes of imagining a body movement without actually moving the body. It has been shown that motor imagery can be effective in optimizing the execution of movements in athletes and accelerating neurological rehabilitation in stroke patients. Several famous pianists have reported frequent use of mental practice, which facilitates performances without spending physical energy. In addition to the finger movement, another kind of motor imagery involved in instrumental performance may be covert humming, which is expected to elevate performers' musicality. This paper discusses the importance of motor imagery for music performance and reviews the relevant evidence from neuroscience. We argue that a better understanding of these novel findings may be of value for the improvement of music education practice.

並列關鍵字

mental practice ； covert humming ； music emotion ； mirror neuron

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