Have you ever wondered whether musicians notice the audience or are influenced by them? Wanted to know how performers might learn particularly difficult pieces? Thought about the terms 'old' and 'young' in reference to music?
Using the letters of the alphabet as her starting point, Susan Tomes presents a series of lively reflections on performing music, and on the classical music world. Drawing on her international experience as a solo pianist and chamber musician, she offers intriguing insights into rehearsal and practice, coping with nerves, and on the relationship between musicians and their audience. The book also contains thought-provoking meditations on the role of classical music in society, and the most rewarding attitudes to performance. This pocket-sized musical 'A to Z' is an invaluable guide and is a must for anyone interested in what makes musicians tick.
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A Musician's Alphabet
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Subtopic
MusicTable of contents
- Cover
- Landing Page
- Title Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- A is for Audience
- B is for Background Music
- C is for Chamber Music
- D is for Difficulty
- E is for Entertainment
- F is for Formula
- G is for Grace
- H is for Hands
- I is for Instruments
- J is for Job (Not a Proper)
- K is for Keeping Emotions out of Music
- L is for Layout
- M is for Modulation
- N is for Notes
- O is for Old
- P is for Playing Along
- Q is for Quiet
- R is for Rehearsal and Repetition
- S is for Shifting Insights
- T is for Talking to the Audience
- U is for Unhelpful Thoughts
- V is for Very
- W is for Weighing up Praise and Criticism
- X is for the Unknown
- Y is for Youngsters
- Z is for Zen
- About the Author
- Copyright
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