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Record Nr.

UNINA9910452926203321

Autore

Adolphe Bruce

Titolo

The mind's ear [[electronic resource] ] : exercises for improving the musical imagination for performers, composers, and listeners / / Bruce Adolphe

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Oxford University Press, 2013

ISBN

0-19-934205-9

0-19-993705-2

0-19-993706-0

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (186 p.)

Disciplina

781.4/24

Soggetti

Ear training

Musical ability

Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.)

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Contents; Preface; A note to teachers (and students, too); How to use this book; List of exercises; About the companion website; Introduction; I: Exercises to be done in silence; II: Exercises involving groups; III: Exercises using musical instruments; IV: The feeling of an idea; V: Exercises in composing; About the author; Index; A; B; C; D; E; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; U; W; Y

Sommario/riassunto

The Mind's Ear offers a unique approach to stimulating the musical imagination and inspiring creativity, as well as providing detailed exercises aimed at improving the ability to read and imagine music in silence, in the ""mind's ear."" Modeling his exercises on those used in theater games and acting classes, and drawing upon years of experience with improvisation and composition, Bruce Adolphe has written a compelling, valuable, and practical guide to musical creativity that can benefit music students at all levels and help music teachers be more effective and inspiring. The book also provide