Mastering the art of performance [electronic resource] : a primer for musicians / Stewart Gordon.
Material type:
- 9780195177435
- 9780198039457 (electronic bk.)
- ML457 .G66 2006
Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-206) and index.
Prelude : defining performance -- Assessing yourself, the performer : achieving a positive mindset toward performance -- Why we perform : forging a performance philosophy -- Physical support for performance -- Conceptualizing and scheduling goals -- Keeping preparation fresh and focused -- Dealing with repetition and drill -- Techniques to develop secure memorization -- Ensuring quality -- Self-regard at the time of performance -- Managing stage fright -- Dynamics during performance -- Evaluation after performance -- Performance and human interaction -- The career challenge -- Physical challenge and performance -- Performance careers in retrospect -- Postlude : performance and your spiritual life.
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