| Contents |
Introduction -- How to use this handbook -- Body mapping. What is a body map? ; How the body map affects movement ; How to change the body map -- Primary control -- On attention and the senses. The kinesthetic sense ; Inclusive attention -- Support and balance. Bones and muscles ; Support for standing ; The places of balance (The A.O. joint ; Balance of the head ; The leg ; The feet and ankles ; Knee joints ; Hip joints ; The architecture of the pelvis ; The spine ; The pelvic cavity ; The lumbar spine) ; Sitting ; Use of the torso as a whole ; Balance of the arm structure -- Arm structure. The four arm joints ; The three rotations of the arms ; Forearm rotation ; The shoulder region ; Muscles of the torso ; Picking up the flute -- Hands. Joints of the hand ; The wrist ; Use of the thumb ; Hand position -- Head and neck. Embouchure ; Tonguing ; The jaw ; Using the eyes -- Breathing. The structures of breathing (Diaphragm ; Lungs) ; The movement of breathing (Pharynx ; Ribs ; Lungs ; Under the dome ; Abdominal wall ; Gluteal muscles ; Pelvic floor ; Movement of the spine ; Review of the movement of breathing) ; Support for breathing ; Summary -- How to integrate this work into teaching and playing. Helping students with their maps ; Helping with practicing -- Glossary of medical terms. |
| Abstract |
Can't get enough air? Does it hurt when you play? Unhappy with your technical ability? This book contains information about the body that can help you prevent pain and injury and enhance performance. Flutists all over suffer from sore backs, neck aches, hand problems and inadequate breathing. This book can help determine the causes of these problems and offer simple, easy-to-understand solutions. This book discusses: balance in standing and sitting; how to use arms to prevent injury; free and supported breathing; anatomical information on how the body works; training the kinesthetic sense; the importance of movement for musicians; practical exercises for students and teachers. |
| General note | Based on the book "What every musician needs to know about the body" by Barbara Conable. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 102-103). |
