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 enlarge | Authors: Barry Green, W. Timothy Gallwey
Publisher: Doubleday
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  24 reviews
Sales Rank: 27530
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 225
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.5 x 1
ISBN: 0385231261
Dewey Decimal Number: 781.63019
EAN: 9780385231268
ASIN: 0385231261
Publication Date: February 21, 1986
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 Well developed techniques for musicians August 3, 2002
31 out of 33 found this review helpful
Using Timothy Gallwey's "Inner Game" techniques, Barry Green has provided here an excellent resource for musicians who feel that they practice adequately, but still lack a "certain something" in their music. Mr. Green leads the reader through a series of examples and techniques that combat nervousness, a lack of emotion, and many other problems that most musicians face. Although I am a rather well versed saxophonist, I tended to get nervous before many of my performances and auditions, and the techniques of the "Inner Game" have helped me to combat that. My practice time is now more effective, and my performances are better because of this book. Some may feel that the only shorcoming in this book is that Green discusses too many varying techniques, but in actuality they are all similar in philosophy and practice, and they all lead the performer to greater chances of success.
 A bit full of itself. February 22, 2002
45 out of 62 found this review helpful
This book seems intent on promoting the Inner Game as some cure-all life philosophy (no doubt with seminars and an entire line of books and other products on the way, if not already here), with Timothy Gallwey as its high priest, rather than providing a useful reading for musicians. It has some really useful ideas (and many good anecdotes) for improving the mental element of one's music, such as creating mental movies for pieces as a way of improving expression. It furthermore encourages musicians to experiment and explore improvisation, something lacking in many areas of music. At the same time, however, many of the ideas seem somewhat unoriginal, and I'm not quite sure how they relate to "the inner game," which by the end of the book has inflated itself into a catch-all for anything that might improve one's musical experience. I think many people listen to music at times by listening to individual instruments or parts, and I don't consider that a musicological revelation that needs the life-giving breath of Timothy Gallwey. In addition, towards the end is a tedious meditation section ("breathe in... breathe out...") that seemed little more than a page-creating device.The book also borrows far too heavily from the related books on tennis and skiing, and really should have more original music-related content. Yes, the Inner Game translates across the entire spectrum of human experience (slight whiff of sarcasm), but I bought a book with "music" in its title not because I wanted to read about sports. The Inner Game of Music might be a good aid for teachers, providing ideas to use with their own students, but as a reading for a musician to use in reflecting on, improving, and enjoying his or her own music, it reads too much like a gimmicky self-help book.
 A book for all musicians February 13, 2002
9 out of 12 found this review helpful
There's a lot to like about this book, including the specific techniques used to get past mental obstacles, so musicians can play better and enjoy their playing more. I also enjoyed the encouraging tone it takes with the reader. The authors give you the sense that anyone can make music.The personal stories that illustrate the book's strategies help you connect more deeply with the material. You may even get a chuckle or two from some of these. What I get from the book is that we all have inner resources that we've hidden from ourselves, and that we can learn to tap these resources with a bit of work and AWARENESS. This book could actually help in lots of areas besides making music. If you like motivational books, such as those by Tony Robbins, or books on NLP, this book might actually seem tame in comparison, but still relevant.
Build your confidence with everything and everyone August 4, 2001
19 out of 21 found this review helpful
As the other reviewers have mentioned, this book will not only help you with your musical performance and how to practice, but also how to deal with other situations in your chosen career (be it music or otherwise) and everyday life. I've read through the book only one time and I'm now planning on reading through it again. I have pages marked and highlighted that pertain particularly to the situation I'm in so I can concentrate on them more. The book states from the outset that there may be certain areas that don't pertain to everyone. That has been the case with me, but it's still interesting to me to read through these areas to see what other musicians might be struggling with or find useful. Who knows. Those areas may become pertinent to me in the future. This book was recommended to me because I struggled with performance anxiety. Since I've read through it, my private teacher has noticed a big difference in my abilities.
Fantastic! Every musician needs to read this book July 16, 2001
22 out of 24 found this review helpful
As a beginning cellist, I heard about this book working wonders with other musicians, so I purchased it for myself.It has brought out of me more confidence and made my music playing much more enjoyable. Since I am an adult student, I have a lot of insecurities and fears about music ~ this book has ideas and exercises to calm and focus even me. Wonderful!
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