The Mind's Ear: Exercises for Improving the Musical Imagination for Performers, Listeners and Composers

by Bruce Adolphe

Ranging from amusing suggestions and games to rather challenging musical endeavors, these exercises were created by the author for his classes at the Juilliard School. Using imagination and a sense of humor, The Mind's Ear appeals to a wide variety of readers, from the devoted listener to the advanced conservatory student and teacher. Fun and educational, this book is used by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, New York, in the "Performance Awareness Seminar" created by the author

Genres: Music, Nonfiction

56 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1991

Reviews

[Reena · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. What a revolutionary way to teach ear training! the exercises were clearly devised by someone who knows how people hear. Good for musicians and also for anyone who wants to know how much they can aurally conceive of music without hearing sounds aloud. I cannot recommend this book highly enough!