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Books about music, or getting better at music
benjs
Toronto, ON Posts: 9,355
Hey folks! I figured I'd try to get out of the political BS and start to engage with people about music.
So, with that, I'd like to share two books that I've been making my way through and having my mind blown by - and hopefully others on here might find value too.
The first one is called The Inner Game of Music. The Inner Game is a popular series of books written on sports performance, but the author found that it applied just as well to musicians. It's about handling internal dialogue during performances, and minimizing internal talk (and judgment).
The next is called Anyone Can Play Music. It's written by a neuroscientist on the topic of how to stay growing as a musician.
Would love to hear others' thoughts on either of these books if they've read them. I'm finding things from them which are resonating with me every time I sing or pick up an instrument. Have others found the same?
So, with that, I'd like to share two books that I've been making my way through and having my mind blown by - and hopefully others on here might find value too.
The first one is called The Inner Game of Music. The Inner Game is a popular series of books written on sports performance, but the author found that it applied just as well to musicians. It's about handling internal dialogue during performances, and minimizing internal talk (and judgment).
The next is called Anyone Can Play Music. It's written by a neuroscientist on the topic of how to stay growing as a musician.
Would love to hear others' thoughts on either of these books if they've read them. I'm finding things from them which are resonating with me every time I sing or pick up an instrument. Have others found the same?
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EV
Toronto Film Festival 9/11/2007, '08 - Toronto 1 & 2, '09 - Albany 1, '11 - Chicago 1
EV
Toronto Film Festival 9/11/2007, '08 - Toronto 1 & 2, '09 - Albany 1, '11 - Chicago 1
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EV
Toronto Film Festival 9/11/2007, '08 - Toronto 1 & 2, '09 - Albany 1, '11 - Chicago 1
Sure thing, Ben! From what you said about the two books you mentioned (which sound very much worth checking out) I think you would find Rubin's book would fit right in with what you've discovered so far.
Music Theory for Guitarists, the Complete Method Book by James Shipway
* this book has quizzes to work thru to reinforce the theory and seem rather straightforward compared to most booksFretboard Theory Volumes I + II by Desi Serna
* I would caution to have a general music theory understanding, but there is all sorts of good information.