Bringing music to life
By: Barry Green ; with a foreword by Don Campbell
Contributors: Campbell, Don G., 1946-2012
Publisher: GIA Publications
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Chicago, Ill
Language: eng
Number of pages: 252
ISBN-13: 9781622770298; 9781622770304; 9781579997571
Subjects: Theory; Instruction and study; General; Instruction & Study; MUSIC; Psychological aspects; Performance; Music
Description: Ideal for amateurs and professionals alike, this innovative, imaginative guide demonstrates how musicians can reach their full potential. Delving deeply into the methodology and inspiration required to energize and enliven music making, this manual offers countless suggestions for creating joy and excitement in performance. A stimulating series of activities and reflections using YouTube video clips clearly illustrates ideas, concepts, and techniques such as breathing, pulse, and movement. This entertaining reference also recounts the author's experiences singing, conducting, and playing with violinist Joshua Bell, Latin musician Tito Puente, symphony conductors Leonard Bernstein and Gustavo Dudamel, and even with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during his &#147;I Have a Dream speech.
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Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Front Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Foreword by Don Campbell; Introduction Jam-Scat-Move-Groove; Performer, Performance and Audience; From The Inner Game of Music via The Mastery of Music to Bringing Music to Life; Comparing The Inner Game to Bringing Music to Life; The Structure of This Book; Part I: The Methodology; Part II: The Three Techniques; Part III: Inspiration; Researching and Developing Bringing Music to Life ... 12; Here's the Invitation . . 14; PART I: The Methodology; Chapter 1: Recapturing the Child; The Importance of Returning to Our Childhood State.; title: My Own Path BackReturning to My Childhood at Music for People; Darling's Mantras; Freaking Out; Egoless Participation; My Own Return; The Importance of Allowing Emotions; From Child to Adult; Child on the Inside, Adult Outside; Maintaining the Youthful Approach; A Natural Exploration; First Love; Chapter 2: A Recipe for Inspiration; Inspiration and Creative Expression Go through the Body; Breathing Inspiration; Your Body is the Vessel for Your Creativity; Multi-skill Integration; Three-skill Integration in the Creative Process; Eastern Disciplines that Integrate Mind, Body and Spirit.; title: If the Body is Stiff and Unyielding, It Cannot Express LifeVocalist Rhiannon Gets Inspiration through Her Body; Integrating the Pulse, Body and Voice through Drumming; Chapter 3: Finding the Pathway; Experimental Workshops: 2005, Inspiration in Music, Oakland, California; The Result Was to Bring Inspiration and Life to Our Music; Next Stop: VanderCook College of Music, June 2006; Golden Gate Bass Camp becomes Fertile Ground for Bringing Music to Life!; Mega-Session: Voice, Rhythm and Movement with Kristin Korb, Pat Klobas, John Clayton and Alan Scofield!; title: Applying These Principles to the High School OrchestraHeart, Soul and Stomp!; The Eyes Have It; My Second Year with the Heart, Soul and Stomp Schools; An Ongoing Invitation; PART II: The Three Techniques; Chapter 4 Breath (Voice); Breath Comes from the Air; Watch Great Artists and Learn from Them; Singing in Tune: It's about Resonance; Activity: Singing in Tune; Reflection; Activity: Chanting and Toning; Activity: Vocal Release an Effortless Voice Practice; Feeling and Singing; Activity: Communicating Feeling; Reflection; Activity: Feeling One Thing and Communicating Another; Reflection.; title: How Indian Ragas Connect Us with Feelings in MusicEast of West Maybe You Don't Have to Choose; Techniques for Using Breath and Voice; Arriving at Unison; Watching Jazz Musicians as They Sing Along; Activity: Sing Along with Your Playing; Reflection; Connecting Your Body with Your Voice; Singing Louder Inside; Sing Louder, but also Play Softer; Back to Resonance; The Breath Resonates Within; Chapter 5 Pulse (Rhythm); Rhythm Is Everywhere; Activity: Finding the Pulse; The Power of Pulse, Groove and Rhythm; Connecting with Others through Rhythm; Mindful Drumming and Kokomon Clottey.