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The battle that many musicians, of whatever level, have to face is an inner one - against nervousness, self-doubt and fear of failure. In this highly successful book, first published by Pan in 1987, musician Barry Green explains the basic principles of 'natural learning' that make up the Inner Game methodology, and shows how to apply them to reach a new level in the learning and performing of music. With special features on ensemble playing, improvisation and listening skills, and with exercises that help intonation, artistic phrasing and technique, The Inner Game of Music is invaluable to performers, students, teachers and anyone with an interest in music.
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53 of 55 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
This book is now my new bible, It has helped me so much in overcoming those performance nerves that you will always aquire at a performance. My self doubt and fear of failure has always been a problem, this book is the solution to my problem and has made me look at performance in a whole new perspective. My nerves have been reduced to that of a 'fun' feeling instead of gut wrenching sensation. Now I enjoy performance and have found myself to be more relaxed, this is one game you can't miss out on!!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Ms R. Deeth
Format:Paperback
Getting straight to the point; this book has too much waffe/padding and not much substance. Too many references back to the Inner Game of Tennis (and Work) which don't make you feel any better that a technique has been lifted from one subject area and then re-applied to another (we are not playing tennis, this is music). Constant references to the words "Inner Game" like it is a kind of magic utterance when all we are talking about here is essentially keeping focussed and beating nerves and more pyschobabble about "Self 1" and "Self 2" (and I'm not down on psychology but it felt like the point was being laboured here due to lack of material). I went on a music workshop two months ago that I learnt tons more from; essentially if you want to win the "inner game", master your instrument, build up tons of muscle memory, scales and arps in all keys - start slowly and build, circle of forths, PRACTICE THINGS SLOWLY before playing them fast, master improvisation; start by playing root notes in bars, then adding the 3rd,the 5th, then the 7th, play with lots of other musicians to up your game, play music you love and enjoy it. You will be a better musician if you do these things. You just saved yourself £7.99.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Sandy
Format:Paperback
Had high hopes for this book after hearing good things about other books in the Inner Game series, but was disappointed. Getting to the nitty-griity is really frustrating as there is an awful lot of padding. This book could have been reduced to a third the size if the author had got straight to the point.
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Interesting!
A very interesting read! Which is a lot coming from me as I am a person who rarely reads! I recommend this to anyone who is interested in music in any way. Read more
Published 2 days ago by ledrayton02
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This could be the one
Really like this. I have already been using "awareness" and "mindfulness" techniques to help with my crippling performance anxiety but they have only been partly... Read more
Published 4 days ago by Townmouse
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Interesting
Interesting but needs a few weeks to complete and may not appeal to all readers . . . . .
Published 4 months ago by Office worker
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Classic text on overcoming "inner" hurdles
Originally published in 1986, this still holds a lot of weight. Green takes the principles Gallwey had used to coach elite athletes and applies them to (mostly classical) music... Read more
Published 5 months ago by simonphopkins@yahoo.com
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Great book
Great book ,read it while surfing in Morocco so couldn't do the exercises as I play drums. Great book, brought me back to the musicality of playing.
Published 9 months ago by Steve
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The Inner Game of Music
amazing, i've read the 'The Power Of Now' which touches on applying awareness to work and skills and this was the perfect follow up in terms of applying new levels consciousness... Read more
Published 14 months ago by houp360
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playing an instrument
Exercise of the body takes a bit of effort before you see the results, and so it is with brain exercise also. Read more
Published 16 months ago by handpict
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Excellent!!
I found this book throws light on a number of issues faced by performers and provides practical and relevant solutions and coping mechanisms. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Reviewer
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Muso? Read this.
Written by a classical double bass player, but don't let that put you off. The ideas here about how your thinking affects your playing are crucial, and well-explained. Read more
Published on 18 Oct 2010 by Neil Browning
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Curing the shakes and keeping the light on
This book was recommended to me by my teacher and its working. I am learning to play a bandoneon, therefore I must be mad, but I am very shy too so I find public performance nerve... Read more
Published on 22 Sep 2010 by tengotango
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