MUSICAL THINKING IN BLIND MUSICIANS: COGNITIVE, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND SOCIOCULTURAL ASPECTS

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  • Mirsidikova Sevara Athamovna Автор

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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18995861

Abstract

This study examines musical cognition in blind musicians through cognitive, psychological, and socio-cultural perspectives. The lack of visual perception results in the reallocation of sensory functions, thereby enhancing the auditory and tactile systems that process musical information. Particular focus is directed towards enhancing auditory memory, internal hearing, auditory imagery, and analytical listening, which collectively constitute the basis of musical cognition in visually impaired musicians. The paper examines the cognitive processes involved in music cognition, focusing on the interplay between the cognitive and emotional aspects of music perception and performance. It examines the cultural and social importance of music, emphasizing the unifying influence of musical assemblies. The findings indicate that blind musicians possess a unique cognitive framework for musical cognition that emphasizes auditory-intonational analysis. 

 

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2026-03-13

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Vol. 2 No. 3 (2026): International Conference on Culture & History (ICCH) 

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Mirsidikova, S. (2026). MUSICAL THINKING IN BLIND MUSICIANS: COGNITIVE, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND SOCIOCULTURAL ASPECTS. International Conference on Culture & History, 2(3), 10-13. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18995861