Development of musical thinking in the course of training of performing musicians as a pedagogical problem

Abstract

From young musicians taking their first steps in music to professionals with higher education, the level of development and maturity of thinking affect the quality of performance and understanding of music. In order to comprehend the artistic conception of works created at the end of the 20th and the beginning of the 21st centuries, future performing musicians need a high level of thinking during performance, analysis, listening to and creation of musical compositions. Development of musical thinking is inextricably connected with practical activities of students in the classroom and their independent work. The phenomenon of musical thinking requires a comprehensive pedagogical approach, especially in terms of higher education when the foundations for professional competencies of future performing musicians are being built. Therefore, this article looks at the development of thinking in performing musicians in the course of their studies at higher education institutions. It explores the specific features of musical thinking, conditions and methods of its development as a fundamental ability of a musician for their professional activity.