Marcus, Gary  <br/><br/>
GUITAR ZERO: The Science of Learning to be Musical 

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 - UK  Oneworld Publications   2012 
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<br/><br/> Gary Marcus had failed to learn the guitar before. Many times. Then, staring down his 40th birthday, he finally succeeded-usingeverything he knows about the brain.<br/><br/>Winning, humour-filled memoir makes science of learning, music,and the brain engaging and insightful<br/><br/>Great father's gift and summer holiday read<br/><br/>On the eve of his 40th birthday, renowned neuroscientist Gary Marcus decided to fulfill a lifelong dream and learn to play the guitar, investigating how humans 'make' music and how anyone of any age might master a new skill. His quest takes him from summer jam sessions with 12-year-olds to classes with guitar gods, where he discovers the best ways to learn. A groundbreaking look at the allure of music, Marcus's book is also an empowering case for the mind's ability to grow throughout life.  
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781851689323 
<br/><br/><label>Source: </label> Gifted  SUMESH P (L1620) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Musical ability<br/>Music--Psychological aspects<br/>Music--Instruction and study--Psychological aspects 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>781.11  / MAR/GU