25th September 2007 - 18th October 2016

25th September 2007 - 18th October 2016
Nothing lasts forever... ;(

Thursday, October 2, 2008

The mark of a good musician

Random thoughts occurred to me today. I was listening to some talented musicians rendering some complex classical music. What makes the mark of a good musician?

To me:
  1. Perseverance :Practice, Practice.
  2. Humility: A sharp ear, a willingness to learn from others, and to listen out for your own mistakes.
  3. Graciousness: This is especially important if you play in an orchestra or band. In any piece, the instruments/vocalists will have to take turns. Even if you are a soloist.

Does anyone have anything to add?

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

LISTEN LISTEN LISTEN. haha :)

Anonymous said...

Sensitivity...in the aural and also emotional sense... and if possible in the bigger picture of humanity - a lot of love....

Isabel Tan Cjinh Ping said...

Thank you gentlemen. I couldn't agree more with the both of you. Anyone else?