Adolphe, Bruce - The Mind's Ear

The Mind's Ear is a unique and fun series of games, exercises, and essays designed to inspire musical creativity and spark the imagination of musicians and music students at all levels. The book can be used in workshops, classes, online sessions, private lessons, and by a reader alone. Based on theatre games, these exercises offer new ways to engage with musical creativity.

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CONTENTS

About the third edition
Preface
A note to teachers (and students, too)
A word about improvisation for Classical musicians
How to use this book
More tips for using this book
List of exercises
About the companion website
Introduction
I Exercises to be done in silence
II Exercises involving groups
III Exercises using musical instruments
IV The feeling of an idea
V Exercises in composing
VI Piano Puzzler Preparation
Coda
About the author
Index