Practice

Abstract

Practicing is not an inherently enjoyable activity, and even professional musicians maintain an ambiguous relationship with it. This article answers some of the questions regarding differences between practice and less-effective but more enjoyable activities. It emphasizes the learned nature of practice, and tentatively outlines fruitful approaches to practice. Although most research has dealt with classical music, the results apply equally to other musical styles (e.g., rock, jazz).

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