Musical Universes
Stewart reflects on the stark differences between musicians of the ear and musicians of the eye, emphasizing the importance of preparation and collaboration in orchestral music. He shares his journey from rock and roll to composing for orchestras, highlighting the joy of crafting intricate pieces and the pride that comes from being part of a cohesive musical identity. The interplay between improvisation and structured composition reveals the beauty of both worlds in music creation.In this clip
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Here is one of many aspects: We memorize music by ear or by translating the notation. These are obviously two different brain functions, and at some point, playing by ear takes over and is the most unencumbered way. Also, should I memorize by daily skimming of songs or going through them measure by measure? All this while navigating the physical aspects of an instrument.
We memorize music by ear or by translating the notation. These are obviously two different brain functions, and at some point, playing by ear takes over and is the most unencumbered way. Should I memorize songs by daily skimming or going through them measure by measure, while also navigating the physical aspects of an instrument?
I've never met a music teacher who thinks about brain function in how they teach. Yet, they teach things they learned anecdotally, such as how much time to spend on one activity or what types of activities are most effective: scales and patterns in all keys, literature, technique exercises, and memorizing songs. It is much like a gym routine.