THE MASTERY OF MUSIC. Copyright © 2003 by Barry Green. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without written permission from the publisher. For information, address Broadway Books, a division of Random House, Inc.

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Green, Barry.

The mastery of music: ten pathways to true artistry / Barry Green.—1st ed.

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Contents: Communication: the silent rhythm—Courage: choosing the high road—Discipline: the way of the will—Fun: the joy in music—Passion: the power of love—Tolerance: the view from the middle—Concentration: the spirit of the zone—Confidence: from bravura to integrity—Ego and humility: from fame to artistry—Creativity: the journey into the soul.

1. Music—Performance—Psychological aspects. I. Title.

ML3830  .G69 2003

781'.11—dc21    2002027815

eISBN: 978-0-7679-1158-0

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