What every musician needs to know about the body : the practical application of body mapping to making music / by Barbara Conable ; designed by Benjamin Conable.

Author/creator Conable, Barbara
Other author Conable, Benjamin.
Format Book
EditionRevised edition.
Publication InfoPortland, OR : Andover Press, ©2000.
Description98 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Subjects

Contents Head and neck -- The spine -- The torso -- The legs -- The brain and movement -- Body mapping -- The arms -- The hands -- Supporting the instrument -- Breathing -- The head -- Primary control.
Abstract The practical application of Body Mapping and the Alexander Technique to making music. Body Mapping is the study of how our concepts of our bodies affect our experience and movement. The Alexander Technique is a method for improving freedom and ease of movement and physical coordination. This book is a graphic presentation of ideas drawn from these two disciplines that is of great benefit to music students and teachers and others.
Local noteLittle-341714--3051310476984
ISBN096225956X (pbk)
ISBN9780962259562

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