The Healthy Guitarist: How to Save Energy, Avoid Injury and Get More Out of Your Playing
Azagra Rueda, Virginia
Acordes Concert. 2006Ficha técnica
- EAN: 9788493472924
- ISBN: 978-84-934729-2-4
- Editorial: Acordes Concert
- Fecha de edición: 2006
- Encuadernación: Rústica
- Dimensiones: 21x30
- Idioma: Inglés
- Nº páginas: 104
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This book provides a clear description of the fundamental principles behind what goes on in a guitarist's body, helping you to develop a healthy technique and to make the most of your playing. Answers to typical technical problems are given along with tips and exercises to enhance your fitness and players are also taught how to recognise and therefore prevent the most common injuries caused by poor technique.
CONTENTS
-Introduction
I. Basic anatomy and biomechanics for guitarists
. Passive mechanical parts
. Active mechanical parts
. And conducting it all? the nervous system
. The physiology of movement
. Basic biomechanics
II. The mechanical demands of playing the guitar
. Posture analysis: balance
. Sitting down with your guitar
. Hand position
. Movement: main mechanical demands
. Learning movements
III. Guitar-related injuries
. Risk factors
. Main disorders: causes and symptoms
. Making the most of your study time
. Keys to prevention: Recommended activities
-Appendix I: Specific exercises for guitarists
-Appendix II: Planning your practice sessions
-Glossary
-References