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The 10,000-Hour Threshold: Interviews With Successful Percussionists, Colin J. Hill
The 10,000-Hour Threshold: Interviews With Successful Percussionists, Colin J. Hill
Theses and Dissertations--Music
Musicians are universally reliant on practice to improve and perfect their craft and there is substantial evidence that suggests mastery can only be achieved after 10,000 hours of practice early in life. This dissertation explores the validity of this theory as it pertains to master percussionists and examines their discoveries and recommendations as to how those 10,000 hours should best be spent. Research sources include selected published literature and personal interviews with thirty-six percussionists, conducted between 2010- 2013. The research is summarized in the following six sections: the 10,000-hour threshold; planning a practice session; warming up; learning new music; problem …