Quotes by Howard Snell
As soon as effective listening takes place . . .
As soon as effective listening takes place, the ear identifies what needs to be done and guides the techniques search for a solution
Snell, Howard., The Art of Practice (Pen Press, 2006), p.16
Good listening is always the first step
Good listening is always the first step in the process that creates technique and capability
Snell, Howard., The Art of Practice (Pen Press, 2006), p.33
Speaking and Music Comparison
There is a direct parallel in the way that we speak, with natural variations of pitch and volume that give full meaning to our words. This is what is missing in the words on the page of a book, and the notes on the score.
Snell, Howard., The Art of Practice (Pen Press, 2006), p.35
The underlying aim of practice
The underlying aim of practice . .is to create certainty through the development of high-quality listening.
Snell, Howard., The Art of Practice (Pen Press, 2006), p.33
Sound is not simply what we hear or play, but equally a feeling in the body
Sound is not simply what we hear or play, but equally a feeling in the body
Snell, Howard., The Art of Practice (Pen Press, 2006), p.17
failing to remember is the primary reason for most performers' poor practising habits.
failing to remember is the primary reason for most performers' poor practising habits.
Snell, Howard., The Art of Practice (Pen Press, 2006), p.75
The most valuable practice aid is patience.
The most valuable practice aid is patience.
Snell, Howard., The Art of Practice (Pen Press, 2006), p.75
Good habits are needed to sustain the learning process.
. . when the initial excitement of playing starts to evaporate, good habits are needed to sustain the learning process.
Snell, Howard., The Art of Practice (Pen Press, 2006), p.19
Make routine studies sound good
It is the height of professionalism to be able to make an ordinary piece of music sound good. When playing routine melodic studies the player must treat them as if they are musical value.
Snell, Howard., The Art of Practice (Pen Press, 2006), p.43
