How Muscles Learn provides information useful in helping teachers find productive techniques in teaching based on how muscles learn movement patterns. Muscles and bodies can and should be thoroughly trained before concentrating exclusively on musical outcomes. Contents include: the importance of good posture; range of motion and movement; muscles have memory: how movement patterns are acquired; proactive interference: its issues and effects. Each chapter includes helpful photographs illustrating techniques; helpful hints; exercises to practice the principles in each section; and musical examples.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. GREAT FOR THOSE WHO LOVED GWENBy Grumpy GeezerOK - full disclosure... I loved Gwen Verdon. She was a great dancer and a very unique entertainer. That said. the book is very revealing regarding her personal character. She was as lovely and unassuming off stage/screen as she was on. Far from the typical narcissistic celebrities that the spotlight normally generates. The book is easy to read with lots of insight into her relationships - particularly with her husband Bob Fosse. The author may give too much information. such as a tendency to report what clothes she wore on each occasion. But if you get past that the book is a fun and easy read.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great book for a Gwen Verdon fan.By LakeladyjakeWas amazed with the detailed information about a fabulous Broadway. movie and TV star. Everything Ive ever read about Ms. Verdon pictured her as a really nice person. As a teen. I wrote her 2 letters while she was starring on Broadway in "Redhead". and she answered each one using her personal stationary. I got to meet her two times - about 20 years apart and she was gracious both times. I am very pleased with the amount of information that lets you know just how amazing Ms. Verdon was. Great job Mr. Shelley.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. TOO MUCH WARDROBE. NOT ENOUGH GWEN.By CustomerI KNEW AND WORKED WITH GWEN AND SHE WAS NOT ONLY AN EXCEPTIONALLY TALENTED DANCER. BUT A WONDERFUL AND GIVING PERSON. DEFINITELY UNDER APPRECIATED. THE BIO HOWEVER SPENT SO MUCH TIME DESCRIBING HER CLOTHING AND WHEN SHE WORE WHAT.THAT I FELT THAT SHE WAS TRYING TO STRETCH THE BOOK. FOR INSTANCE I NEVER SAW ANY MENTION OF NICOLES BIRTH. SHE WAS NOT MENTIONED UNTIL SHE WAS TWO. I WS SO HAPPY TO SEE THAT GWEN WAS FINALLY BEING RECOGNIZED WHEN I BOUGHT THE BOOK. BUT FELT THAT IT FELL SHORT OF MY EXPECTATIONS. BUT AT LEAST IT WAS WRITTEN.
