
How Attention Works
Attention to Detail: The Classical Music Listening Guide
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Managing Attention and Expectations in Music Rehearsals
This chapter explores the challenges conductors face in processing multiple elements like notes, rhythms, and musicality simultaneously, emphasizing the importance of having a clear mental expectation of how the music should sound. It discusses how violations of these expectations can act as attention-grabbing moments and explores the concept of priming expectations to enhance focus during performances.
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