Aspects of Reception from Bach's Day to the Present
in J. S. Bach at His Royal Instrument
December 2012; published online January 2013.
Chapter. Subjects: applied music. 22133 words.
This chapter surveys how various individuals throughout history have responded to particular organ works by Bach. The list includes a multitude of performers (organists and otherwise), composers,...
Assessing Yourself, the Performer
in Mastering the Art of Performance
January 2006; published online January 2010.
Chapter. Subjects: applied music. 5318 words.
Positive self-esteem is considered an important fundamental in achieving successful performance. This chapter offers practice procedures for assessing one's level of optimism and confidence. It shows...
Bach and the Varied Stollen
in J. S. Bach at His Royal Instrument
December 2012; published online January 2013.
Chapter. Subjects: applied music. 5203 words.
This chapter investigates Bach's use of the “varied Stollen” in over twenty of his chorale preludes. He tended to employ this technique during his youth and early adulthood, when he was composing...
Bach's Organ Works and Schumann's Neue Zeitschrift
in J. S. Bach at His Royal Instrument
December 2012; published online January 2013.
Chapter. Subjects: applied music. 6158 words.
This chapter examines how Robert Schumann promoted Bach's organ works as the editor of the Neue Zeitschrift für Musik. Schumann personally reviewed organ recitals and editions of organ music...
The Career Challenge
in Mastering the Art of Performance
January 2006; published online January 2010.
Chapter. Subjects: applied music. 7486 words.
This chapter discusses the challenges in starting and building a career as a performer. It offers practical advice: broadening skills, teaching appreciation, projecting one's image as a performer...
César Franck as a Receptor of Bach's Organ Works
in J. S. Bach at His Royal Instrument
December 2012; published online January 2013.
Chapter. Subjects: applied music. 9085 words.
This chapter explores how César Franck encountered Bach's organ music as a composer, organist, and teacher. Particular attention is paid to Franck's appropriation of Bach's organ works as...
Conceptualizing and Scheduling Goals
in Mastering the Art of Performance
January 2006; published online January 2010.
Chapter. Subjects: applied music. 5323 words.
Conceptualizing goals establishes a foundation for both envisioning an achievement in its entirety and formulating a plan to follow. Goals are both long-range and short-range. Exercises envisioning...
Dealing with Repetition and Drill
in Mastering the Art of Performance
January 2006; published online January 2010.
Chapter. Subjects: applied music. 5004 words.
This chapter presents techniques for warding off the dulling effects of repetition and drill, components that are often necessary in preparing performance. Techniques include varying the speed of...
Defining Performance
in Mastering the Art of Performance
January 2006; published online January 2010.
Chapter. Subjects: applied music. 3760 words.
Performance is defined as a challenge inherent in life, being applicable to learning (driving, typing, computer skills), testing (at school, work, or for a driver's license), sports (team or personal...
Dynamics during Performance
in Mastering the Art of Performance
January 2006; published online January 2010.
Chapter. Subjects: applied music. 4316 words.
This chapter examines mental states and patterns that are frequently encountered during the actual performance. It offers advice for pacing yourself, refreshing your physical state, avoiding...