Indirect Procedures: A Musician's Guide to the Alexander Technique - Hardcover

De Alcantara, Pedro

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0198165684 ISBN 13: 9780198165682

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1997

Synopsis

Written by an experienced professional musician and teacher of the Alexander Technique, this volume is the first to deal specifically with the application of the Technique to music- making. Introducing the musician to the principles and procedures evolved by F. M. Alexander (1869-1955), the book contains practical advice related to all areas of musical activity, from technique, sound production, and interpretation, to daily practice, rehearsal routines, and the mitigating of stage fright and health problems.

About this title

About the Author

Pedro de Alcantara is at French Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique.

Review

"Indirect Procedures provides musicians with their first authoritative overview of the Alexander Technique that is specifically directed to the profession. Alcantara has made a significant and valuable contribution."--Piano & Keyboard

"This is one of the most thorough discussions of the Alexander technique to appear in recent years, and the musical component renders it unique. Recommended to all libraries with music collections."--Choice

"...teeming with resources and ideas,... musicians will appreciate the specificity of its technical tete-a-tete."--Chamber Music

"Indirect Procedures provides musicians with their first authoritative overview of the Alexander Technique that is specifically directed to the profession. Alcantara has made a significant and valuable contribution."--Piano & Keyboard

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0198165684
• ISBN 13: 9780198165682
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 330