The Mastery of Music Ten Pathways to True Artistry By Barry Green A private lesson with the masters: The groundbreaking co-author of The Inner Game of Music (more than 120,000 copies in print) reveals ten qualities shared by the world1s most successful musicians, from Leonard Bernstein to Bobby McFerrin. The Inner Game of Music taught thousands of musicians--professionals and amateurs alike--how to overcome self-consciousness and stage-fright, and helped them recapture a youthful, almost effortless, capacity to learn. Now, in The Mastery of Music, Barry Green turns his expert hand to the artistic qualities that make a true musician. The Mastery of Music culls advice from dozens of interviews with legends including Joshua Bell, Doc Severinsen, Dave Brubeck, the Harlem Boys Choir, and the Kronos Quartet. As bassist Barry Green discovered in these dialogues, it1s not enough to have a cerebral and emotional connection to the notes; musical excellence requires an additional set of traits. Exploring ten characteristics such as confidence, creativity, and relaxed concentration, The Mastery of Music discusses specific ways in which all musicians, composers, and conductors can take their skills to higher levels. Green carefully incorporates all instruments and techniques in his rejuvenating discussions, inspiring instrumentalists and music loves of all ages from amateurs to professionals to have fun again and to rediscover the joy of passionate expression. Essential reading for every musician, The Mastery of Music strikes a beautiful new chord.

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Available from Pan Macmillan Books, U.K. How to go from being a good musician to Being a great one‹the ten key qualities that Make the difference What makes the great musicians great? What is it that transforms a technically perfect performance into an unforgettable one? In this book Barry Green, the author of the bestselling Inner Game of Music, looks at the ways in which every musician can develop the qualities that will enrich their playing. Aimed at musicians, performers and teachers at every level, as well as non-musicians who want an insight into how musicians work, The Mastery of Music examines the ten key qualities that define great musicians. Woodwind players discuss discipline, trumpeters model confidence, cellists explore passion, violin soloist look at concentration‹and the book considers how these Œsoul characteristics1 can be brought together to create great music. Including interviews with a vast range of musicians in the US and UK, from Joshua Bell, Celia Nicklin and Frederica von Stade to Dave Brubeck, Evelyn Glennie , Sir Peter Maxwell-Davis, Cleo Laine and John Wallace. This is both an inspiring and thought-provoking but also very practical book which musicians everywhere will find invaluable. On Sale:(Paperback) April 15, 2003, (Pan/Macmillan)