Thomas Edison once said that, “Genius is 99% perspiration (E.Q.) and 1% inspiration (I.Q.).” (Waine, 1999.) I.Q. is said to be set in stone, no matter when you take an I.Q. test you will receive, basically, the same score. E.Q. however, is not set in stone. You can take E.Q. tests at different points in your life and find out that it has increased or decreased significantly. E.Q. is related to …showed first 75 words of 1363 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1363 total…in childhood, and now, just for fun, you've finally gotten around to starting. You want to make the most effective use of your time. What do you do? a. Hold yourself to a strict practice time each day. b. Choose pieces that stretch your abilities a bit. c. Practice only when you're really in the mood. d. Pick pieces that are far beyond your ability, but that you can master with diligent effort. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**