The Oxford Handbook of Music Psychology

The Oxford Handbook of Music Psychology, 2nd Edition, provides an expansive review of experimental and theoretical research across the discipline. Published in the Oxford Library of Psychology series, this updated volume surveys core areas ranging from auditory perception and cognitive neuroscience to musical development, performance, and everyday engagement with sound.

Fifty-five expert-authored chapters critically evaluate current scholarship, discuss ongoing issues, and identify emerging directions across eleven specialized sections. Key discussions examine how biological mechanisms, cultural contexts, and educational settings shape musical capacities and behaviours.

Designed for students and researchers across psychology and musicology, the handbook also addresses clinical practice in music therapy and highlights how technological innovation continues to reshape research methods.