The Listening Book by William Allaudin Mathieu

I read "The Listening Book" by William Allaudin Mathieu.

Jul 10, 2024 · 1 min read

William Allaudin Mathieuen.wikipedia.orgW. A. Mathieu - Wikipedia is a composer, pianist, choir director, music teacher, and author. Mathieu has composed and recorded solo piano works, chamber pieces, choral music, and song cycles (Apple MusicApple Music - Web PlayerW. A. Mathieu on Apple MusicListen to music by W. A. Mathieu on Apple Music.), and he has written four books on music:

  • The Listening Bookamazon.comThe Listening Book: Discovering Your Own Music: Mathieu, W. A.: 9781590308318: Amazon.com: BooksThe Listening Book: Discovering Your Own Music [Mathieu, W. A.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Listening Book: Discovering Your Own Music
  • The Musical Lifeamazon.comThe Musical Life: Mathieu, W. A.: 9780877736707: Amazon.com: BooksThe Musical Life [Mathieu, W. A.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Musical Life
  • Harmonic Experienceamazon.comHarmonic Experience: Tonal Harmony from Its Natural Origins to Its Modern Expression: Mathieu, W. A.: 9780892815609: Amazon.com: BooksHarmonic Experience: Tonal Harmony from Its Natural Origins to Its Modern Expression [Mathieu, W. A.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Harmonic Experience: Tonal Harmony from Its Natural Origins to I…
  • Bridge of Wavesamazon.comBridge of Waves: What Music Is and How Listening to It Changes the World: Mathieu, W. A.: 9781590307328: Amazon.com: BooksBridge of Waves: What Music Is and How Listening to It Changes the World [Mathieu, W. A.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Bridge of Waves: What Music Is and How Listening to It Changes the World

I enjoyed listening to Songs of SamsaraApple Music - Web PlayerSongs of Samsara by W. A. Mathieu on Apple MusicAlbum · 2009 · 19 Songs and Streaming WisdomApple Music - Web PlayerStreaming Wisdom / In the Wind by W. A. Mathieu on Apple MusicAlbum · 2003 · 11 Songs.

"The Listening Book" is engaging and easy to read; he makes complex concepts easy to understand for readers at all levels of musical expertise.

Although I found the book a bit boring to read (I kept putting it away), here are some of the takeaways:

  • Active (mindful) listening: practice listening to the sounds around you, which can enhance your awareness and presence in daily life.
  • Patience and attention: slow down and truly listen without rushing through life.
  • Creativity and playfulness: apply creativity and playfulness to problem-solving and daily tasks to encourage a more innovative and open approach.
  • Empathy and understanding: better listening skills can foster empathy and understanding in our interactions with others.

Details

  • Amazonamazon.comThe Listening Book: Discovering Your Own Music: Mathieu, W. A.: 9781590308318: Amazon.com: BooksThe Listening Book: Discovering Your Own Music [Mathieu, W. A.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Listening Book: Discovering Your Own Music
  • Publisher: Shambhala
  • Published: November 15, 2011
  • ISBN-10: 159030831X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1590308318