Guitar Zero
The New Musician and the Science of Learning
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The author describes how he was able to learn to play the guitar in midlife in spite of a limited musical aptitude, revealing what he learned about the brain's capacity for musical proficiency at any time of life and how his findings challenge commonly accepted beliefs about musical talent and training.
Imprint:
New York - Penguin Press
Pages:
274
ISBN:
9781594203176
Language:
English
Notes:
Tuning up -- Take me to the river -- Learning to crawl -- It don't come easy -- Talking heads -- Back to school -- School of rock -- True talent -- Into the groove -- Onstage -- The worst song in the world -- Knowing without knowing -- Take it to the limit -- Heavy metal -- Epilogue
Includes bibliographical references (p. [235]-261) and index
Includes bibliographical references (p. [235]-261) and index
Statement of responsibility:
Gary Marcus
Characteristics:
274 p. :,ill. ;,25 cm
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Add a CommentIt was a quick read -- one weekend -- so it was worth it. But the premise was a bit scattered and offered some fairly standard neuroscience and basic psychology of learning. There wasn't much in the way of practical advice for developing a guitar practice plan, even though it seemed like it was going to address that.