Practicing sucks, but it doesn't have to! : surviving music lessons /

Main Author: Sdoia-Satz, Phyllis R., 1935-
Other Authors: Satz, Barry,
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Education, c2009.
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Table of Contents:
  • Lento : what you don't know can hurt you
  • Misterioso : finding a good music instructor
  • Allegro assai : four wheels & an engine
  • Allegretto : starting out on the right food (or hand)
  • Delicatissimo : little things that make a big difference
  • Poco agitato : things you should never do
  • Istesso tempo : what to think about first
  • Risoluto : to count or not to count, 'tis not a question
  • Toccata : learned automatic motion (LAM)
  • Ritorno vincitor : victory over the memory monster
  • Con moto : let's get on with it
  • Gradus ad parnassum : seven days to success
  • Al perfezione : scales, arpeggios and chords
  • Molto appassionata : don't shoot the piano player
  • Cantando e espressivo : the sweetest song
  • Mente sana in corpo sano : music instruction as an aid in physical and emotional therapy.