The Psychology of Musical Canons

Question 1

How do we decide what goes into the Psychology degree?

Answer 1

BPS level - determine areas for inclusion in degree courses. Modules are taken from the guidelines and benchmark that the BPS provide.

Question 2

Who are canons within social psychology?

Answer 2

Milgram

Zimbardo

Tajfel

These figures are effectively canonised within academic Psychology. They are important people to know about.

Question 3

Are there classic studies in Psychology?

Answer 3

Yes. Zimbardo’s prison experiment. Milgram’s shock experiment. These tell stories about ethics.

There are also classic papers/journals (APA journals) and books.

Question 4

Who decides canons?

Answer 4

Who knows. That’s a debate/something to think about.

Question 5

How is the Queen band a canon?

Answer 5

Produced several successful albums and songs, e.g., bohemian rhapsody

Question 6

What are canons of children’s music?

Answer 6

Twinkle twinkle little star

Baa baa black sheep

Question 7

Can canons be added to over time?

Answer 7

Yes, most of the time (unless restricted by the lifespan of a band’s members etc.)