THE IDEOMOTOR PHENOMENON IN THE PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE OF A PIANIST

In this article, the author explores the phenomenon of ideomotor skills in the professional practice of a pianist. The definition of the term ideomotor is given, the mechanism of the emergence of an ideomotor mode of action and an ideomotor act is considered. The author also examines the connection between auditory and motor sensations, as well as how internal auditory representations can lead to the formation of motor representations. The author explains the benefits of ideomotor training for pianists and compares the mechanisms of action between athletes and musicians. The specific instructions on how to apply ideomotor training are given, including the section "Ideomotor training" from the book "Musical Psychology" by Valentin Ivanovich Petrushin. The author sets as her goal not only the theoretical aspect of introducing the audience to the information presented, but above all, the practical benefits of applying the acquired knowledge.