Learn faster, perform better a musician's guide to the neuroscience of practicing / Molly Gebrian.
| Author/creator | Gebrian, Molly |
| Other author | Oxford University Press. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2024. |
| Description | xvi, 255 pages : illustrations, charts, music ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Oxford Scholarship Online |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Foreword by Dr. Noa Kageyama -- Introduction -- Section I. Brain Basics. Good Practicing and How It Changes the Brain ; Practice Like a Pro ; Use Errors to Your Advantage -- Section II. Using Your Time Well. The Fastest Way to Learn Music : Take More Breaks ; Can You Learn Music in Your Sleep? ; What's the Perfect Schedule of Breaks? ; Be More Consistent in Performance ; Why Exact Repetitions May Not Be the Best Goal -- Section III. The Power of the Mind. The Power of Mental Practice ; Mental Practice and the Brain ; How to Focus to Play Your Best ; The Most Effective Ways to Memorize Music ; Boost Confidence in Memorized Performance -- Section IV. Challenges Specific to Music. Improving Rhythm and Tempo ; Improving Pitch and Intonation ; How to Play Faster -- Conclusion. Bringing It All Together. |
| Abstract | "Growing up, I hated to practice. I thought it was a frustrating waste of time that didn't accomplish much of anything. I did it because I was a diligent student and I knew it was expected of me, but I didn't quite see the point. My practice in those days consisted of getting out my instrument, playing through a few times the music my teacher had assigned, and then calling it a day. When I messed up, I'd start over, trying to play without the mistake. Or sometimes I'd repeat the spot where I had tripped up once or twice to correct the mistake, and then I'd just go on. Anything that wasn't immediately made better by these two methods was essentially ignored. Maybe my teacher won't notice that I can't really play that part, I thought"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2024013827 |
| ISBN | 9780197680070 (paperback) |
| ISBN | 9780197680063 (hardback) |
| ISBN | (epub) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |