Musical excellence : strategies and techniques to enhance performance / edited by Aaron Williamon.
| Other author | Williamon, Aaron, editor. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2004. |
| Description | xvi, 300 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Part I. Prospects and limits -- A guide to enhancing musical performance / Aaron Williamon -- General perspectives on achieving musical excellence / Roger Chaffin and Anthony F. Lemieux -- Managing the physical demands of musical performance / Christopher B. Wynn Parry -- Measuring performance enhancement in music / Gary E. McPherson and Emery Schubert -- Part II. Practice strategies -- Strategies for individual practice / Harald Jorgensen -- Strategies for ensemble practice / Jane W. Davidson and Elaine C. King -- Strategies for memorizing music / Jane Ginsborg -- Strategies for sight-reading and improvising music / Sam Thompson and Andreas C. Lehmann -- Part III. Techniques and interventions -- Physical fitness / Adrian H. Taylor and David Wasley -- Alexander technique / Elizabeth Valentine -- Physiological self-regulation: biofeedback and neurofeedback / John H. Gruzelier and Tobias Egner -- Mental skills training / Christopher Connolly and Aaron Williamon -- Feedback learning of musical expressivity / Patrik N. Juslin, Anders Friberg, Erwin Schoonderwaldt, and Jessika Karlsson -- Drugs and musical performance / Robert West -- Epilogue: a note on future directions for enhancing musical performance / Aaron Williamon. |
| Abstract | This book offers performers, teachers, and researchers new perspectives and practical guidance for enhancing performance and managing the stress that typically accompanies performance situations. It draws together, for the first time in a single collection, the findings of pioneering initiatives from across the arts and sciences. Specific recommendations are provided alongside comprehensive reviews of existing theory and research, enabling the practitioner to place the strategies and techniques within the broader context of human performance and encouraging novel ways of conceptualizing music making and teaching. Throughout, the book highlights ways for musicians to make the most of their existing practice, training, and experience and gives them additional tools for acquiring and developing new skills. Each chapter is underpinned by physical and psychological principles relevant to all performance traditions that demand dedication and resilience, unique artistic vision and effective communication. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2004301765 |
| ISBN | 0198525346 |
| ISBN | 0198525354 (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML457 .M862 2004 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |