Play Music Better (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781739874001)

Play Music Better: Smart Music Practice Tips that work

In Play Music Better, music examiner and renowned teacher, Fiona Berry shares practice tips for music with a holistic approach that combines the mind-body and heart for any adult learning to play an instrument.

You will learn how to gain confidence with music without extended hours of practice, and proven practice methods that will help you make radical progress, gain momentum and fuel your motivation. You'll also learn that to get the best results, there's more to practice than repetition and physically playing.

By conquering your mindset, attaining rhythmic precision and vitality in your playing, and gaining the confidence to share music with others, your passion for music will flourish.

In this conversational, practical and action-orientated book, Play Music Better, you'll discover:

Fiona's 5 steps that you should go through every time you learn a new piece to develop your practice and performance skills

• How to conquer those fears that get in the way of progress
• How to establish a practice routine that works for you, even if you are short of time.
• The best ways to make learning new pieces easier, so you can make faster progress.
• What you should do in your warm-up to ensure you reach your peak level of physical performance.
• How to plan musical goals and measure your progress.
• The best way to structure your practice, so you save time and retain what you've learnt.
• Understand the effects of posture on coordination and tone.
• How the brain works, why the way you practice matters and how to avoid the pitfalls of engraining errors.
• Practice methods to achieve accuracy in pitch, rhythm and execution.
• How to raise your level of focus and awareness, so you avoid making errors that stick.
• The best ways to gain confidence and overcome those thought intruders that get in the way of progress.
• Why sharing music will take your enjoyment to a whole new level.

The book is complete with colour photographs highlighted musical examples, and practical exercises. 'Play music better' has everything you need to turn practising into an uplifting and rewarding experience. The methods work no matter what standard you are and what instrument you play, so purchase your copy now.