Cello, Bow and You: Putting It All Together

ISBN-13: 9780190497408 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 256 str.

Evangeline Benedetti

Opis

Written for the cellist looking for an approach that demystifies cello playing, Cello, Bow and You is an innovative text in the field of string pedagogy written by a 40+ year veteran of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and certified teacher of the Alexander Technique. Author Evangeline Benedetti has a unique voice and approach, and invites cellists of all levels to explore, make discoveries and organically internalize technique. Benedetti's approach compliments the work that students do with their teachers by encouraging them to be more aware of themselves and responsive to internal and external guidance.

Cello, Bow and You allows students and professionals access to Benedetti's vast performance and teaching experience. She has pioneered an approach to playing that is a synthesis of the cellist's musical thought, the knowledge of the dynamic properties of the instrument and bow, and the ability to move effectively according to the mechanics of the human body. The synergy of these elements leads to physically healthy playing and frees players to be musically expressive. Written in engaging, informal prose, the book is a must-read for cellists and cello teachers - beginning, intermediate, or professional.

Recenzje

First and foremost this book is a very comprehensive companion for the cellists. The author's generosity and yet light touch in sharing her knowledge and experience makes it possible for the non-player to follow easily and to some extend transfer the skill to an enquiry into any instrument ... It should be on the shelf of any Alexander teacher who works with musicians.

O autorze

Evangeline Benedetti has been a member of the New York Philharmonic for more than 40 years. She is also a cello teacher and practitioner of the Alexander Technique.