- Hardcover: 374 pages
- Publisher: Indiana University Press (November 2007)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0253349214
- ISBN-13: 978-0253349217
- Product Dimensions: 23.9 x 16.3 x 3.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 726 g
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"I do not know if David McGill set out to write a book primarily about bassoon playing, but what he ended up with is a most important, all-encompassing book about music, its nature and its significance, not only for the professional musician, but for all those who see in it an expression of human creation. He deals with the different expressive means of sound, of styles and, perhaps most important of all for the practicing musician: the connection between attitude and aptitude." Daniel Barenboim
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Drawing from the legacy of Marcel Tabuteau, David McGill has assembled an imaginative study that builds on Tabuteau's gift as a musician and teacher. "Sound in Motion" is a creative work that uses the ideas of Tabuteau, John de Lancie, Sol Schoenbach, and John Minsker to develop musical thought. McGill discusses musical analysis and skeletal structure to help guide phrasing ideas. He considers each element of playing an instrument and contemplates how to improve and develop them. Note grouping, phrasing, breathing, vibrato, and rubato are some of the concepts covered. McGill includes a section that focuses on professional activities such as auditioning, performing, and teaching. Musicians and vocalists alike will find that many of the ideas presented in this book will help develop their musicianship and improve their performance.
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Answers phrasing questions in an enjoyable narrative style, Sep 12 2008
By Allan Segal "A.S. ClarinetConcepts" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Sound in Motion: A Performer's Guide to Greater Musical Expression (Paperback)
"Why does one player's version of a musical work sound more 'musical' than someone else's version?" The book gives the answer---it isPHRASING.
The author discusses how to achieve phrasing that conveys motion and lyricism: note grouping, choice of articulation, dynamics, and (to some degree) tonal production.
Many aspects of how great phrasing is produced come from the Philadelphia tradition of woodwind playing, exemplified by the legendary teachers at the Curtis Institute. The information is, however, applicable to all instruments.
Other sources might present bits and pieces of this material, but David McGill has put it all here, succinctly, and in an easy to read and logical narrative. He is a fine writer (and bassoonist) and will hopefully produce additional books...perhaps with an illustrative CD? hint. hint.
This book is a must for both serious amateurs and for performance majors.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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If you are a classical musician, you must own this book!!!!, Sep 17 2008
By Theodore Soluri - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Sound in Motion: A Performer's Guide to Greater Musical Expression (Paperback)
Having studied with David McGill, I can honestly say with first-hand experience that he is a truly remarkable musician and teacher. As I read this book, I felt as I did in every one of my lessons. I know I left his studio each week better than I went in and I feel that I am now a wholly better musician because of his teachings. What I liked most, and what works so well in this book, too, was his clear and direct way of presenting information that made you feel like it was so obvious and you couldn't figure out why you hadn't thought of it before...I think any performer, whether a student or a seasoned veteran, can learn immensely from David's book and grow into a more thoughtful performer and a more valid interpreter of the music that we perform. Buy this book!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Great Book!, Nov 1 2008
By Carlos Omar Ferreira Fadul "Fadul" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Sound in Motion: A Performer's Guide to Greater Musical Expression (Paperback)
Very nice book. Great Reading. Interesting argument about musical phrasing, understanding the musical terminology and how to play from a "tension-distension" point of view. One can disagree from the opinion presented in the book, but a good reading even though.
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