9780259887348 - The Soul of Genius, Its Musical Development and How the World at Large Accepts It: What Every Musician Should Know; Piano, Greatest Instrument in the World, and Why... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a critique of traditional, technical methods used to teach music. The author's argument is that music is an expressive, emotional experience that cannot be confined to mechanical practice. Music, they argue, is an expression of the inner life that is more aligned with the sensations and rhythms of our natural world. The author draws connections between artistic forms like painting and music, showing how foundational elements of each relate directly to elements of the other and can be used to inform a more robust understanding of both. The book delves deeply into the topic of genius, exploring the idea that true mastery of any art form cannot be achieved through technical practice alone. Instead, they posit that the greatest expressions of human creativity come from an intuitive understanding of our place in nature. Throughout, the author emphasizes the importance of embracing a holistic approach to music education that considers the needs of the individual learner, rather than rote memorization and repetition. The insights in this book are sure to resonate with anyone interested in deepening their connection to the natural world and understanding how this connection can inform their artistic expression. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.