Tension release in piano playing: teaching Alexander Technique to undergraduate piano majors

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Tension release in piano playing: teaching Alexander Technique to undergraduate piano majors

This article explores the effectiveness of Alexander Technique in reducing tension in piano playing. Much of the literature regarding the Alexander Technique tends to be guide books for various uses targeting actors, musicians, sportsmen and so forth. There are also a growing number of alternative m...

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Main Authors:	Loo, Fung Ying, Evens, Gabriel Isaac, Hashim, Mohd Nasir, Loo, Fung Chiat
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2015
Online Access:	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/47839/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/47839/1/47839.pdf

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