Klarinet Archive - Posting 000857.txt from 1997/07

From: "Andrew Scholberg" <ascholbe@-----.com>
Subj: Re: Performance Anxiety in Perspective
Date: Sun, 27 Jul 1997 22:16:46 -0400

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> From: David S. Naden <dnaden@-----.net>
> To: klarinet@-----.us
> Subject: Re: Performance Anxiety in Perspective
> Date: Saturday, July 26, 1997 12:43 PM
>
> In response to a message from Mark Charette, Don Gross recommended the
> book "The Inner Game of Music," by Barry Green with Timothy Gallway.
> Not only do I agree and second his recommendation, I would also suggest
> Timothy Gallway's other books: "The Inner Game of Tennis," and The
> Inner Game of Golf." These two books were the originals, and "The Inner
> Game of Music" is patterned after them, but is directoed specifically
> towards music and musicians.
>
> David S. Naden, Graduate Student
> Cal State University Los Angeles

"On Playing the Flute" by Quantz first appeared in 1752. It's *not* just
for flute players, and it's chock full of practical advice on how to avoid
performance anxiety. Of particular value is the chapter entitled "What a
Flautist Must Observe if he Plays in Public Concerts," much of which
applies to all musicians. Elsewhere, Quantz addresses "The Qualities
Required of Those Who Would Dedicate Themselves to Music."

Some other chapters: "Of Taking Breath" "What a Beginner Must Observe in
His Independent Practice" "Of Good Execution in General in Singing and
Playing" "How a Musician and a Musical Composition Are to Be Judged."

Quantz also reveals insights on how to play an allegro, how to play an
adagio, how to play cadenzas. Quantz was a giant: a virtuoso player, a
master teacher, and a decent composer. I highly recommend his book to all
musicians.

Andy Scholberg
ascholbe@-----.com