Stage fright : its causes and cures, with special reference to violin playing / by Kató Havas.
| Author/creator | Havas, Kató |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | London : Bosworth & Co. Ltd., 1983. |
| Copyright Date | ©1973 |
| Description | xv, 136 pages : illustrations, music, portraits ; 22 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | A general survey. The shame attached to stage fright ; The symptoms of stage fright ; What is anxiety? ; Artist-audience relationship -- The Hungarian gypsy violinist -- The physical aspects of stage fright. The fear of dropping the violin ; The fear of the trembling bowing arm ; The fear of being out of tune ; The fear of high positions and shifts -- The mental aspects of stage fright. The fear of not being loud enough ; The fear of not being fast enough ; The fear of memory lapse ; The power of words ; The power of imagination -- The social aspects of stage fright. The fear of not being good enough -- Conclusion. The art of practising [i.e. practicing] ; Suggestions for examinations, auditions, competitions, performances ; The salient points in practising. |
| Abstract | Kató Havas was a child prodigy on the violin and played in front of Kodaly and Bartok at the age of fourteen. This book analyzes the physical, mental and social causes of stage fright and tackles them with a series of practical answers and exercises. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| LCCN | 74164293 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML850 .H35 1983 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |