The Swanwick/Tillman spiral of musical development: impacts and influences

In commemorating the 35th anniversary of the publication of the Swanwick/Tillman spiral, this editorial discusses some of the key themes arising from its publication. The article discusses the Swanwick/Tillman spiral’s place in music education history, its role in musical development, and its origins. There then follows a brief discussion of each article in this special edition, highlighting some of the significant features tackled by each contributor. The editorial concludes with some reflections on the future of musical development