Practice, practice, practice – is that all it takes?

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Behavioral and Brain Sciences 21 (3):425-425 (1998)
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Support for Howe et al.'s conclusion that musical talent is largely a myth is garnered from the sport literature. One issue germane to the nurture argument is how and when motivation to practice is formed.

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