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Musicians usually are amazed when they hear stories bout those who perform remarkably well with little physical practice. Usually we explain this phenomenon by citing the performers' prodigious mental capacities. Fritz Kreisler, for example, was a renowned violinist who was famous for his disregard for physical practice. He silently studied scores while on long train rides between concerts and described learning entire concertos without touching his violin. He believed technical skill was a result of mental ability, and he advocated the creation of a "mental picture" of one's playing actions. (1) There is truth to these beliefs, and everyone possesses the ability to ...
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