[Harp-L] Re: Relaxing while playing

[Steve Baker <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Great postings on this topic, there's no doubt that you play better  
when you're physically relaxed and also comfortable about the  
performing situation. However, there's a further aspect which I'd  
like to mention:

Many musical instruments demand a specific posture from the player  
which may not be especially comfortable or relaxing. Having spent 35  
years on stage holding my hands up in front of my face for long  
periods of time, I have the aches and pains to prove it. Many people  
in all walks of life are familiar with occupational illnesses caused  
by their physical posture when performing their work. If you follow  
the good advice offered by Madcat, Michelle and others, you may yet  
avoid them

Steve Baker
www.stevebaker.de
www.bluesculture.com