The Alexander Technique for Musicians Contributor(s): Kleinman, Judith (Author), Buckoke, Peter (Author) |
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ISBN: 1408174588 ISBN-13: 9781408174586 Publisher: Methuen Drama OUR PRICE: $34.15 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2014 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Music | Instruction & Study - General - Medical | Allied Health Services - Physical Therapy |
Dewey: 615.82 |
Series: Kingfisher Readers |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.4" W x 8.4" (0.85 lbs) 312 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The Alexander Technique for Musicians is a unique guide for all musicians, providing a practical, informative approach to being a successful and comfortable performer. Perfect as an introduction to the Alexander Technique, or to supplement the reader's lessons, the book looks at daily and last-minute practice, breathing, performance and performance anxiety, teacher-pupil relationships, ensemble skills, and the application of the Alexander Technique to instrumental and vocal work. Complete with diagrams and photographs to aid the learning process, as well as step-by-step procedures and diary entries written by participating students, The Alexander Technique for Musicians gives tried-and-tested advice, drawn from the authors' twenty-plus years of experience working with musicians, providing an essential handbook for musicians seeking the most from themselves and their art. |