Musical Performance (Musicians)

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What the Alexander Technique Has to Offer Mandolin Players
Posture: Standing and Sitting
Torso, Shoulders, and Breathing
Head, Neck, and Mandolin
Direction (head leading a lengthening spine)
Inhibition and Playing (letting go of bad habits)
Accuracy (playing with faith)
Mandolin Technique Specifics
Shoulder Strap
Using a Pick
Right Hand and Arm
Left Hand and Arm
Posture Specific to the Mandolin
Slow and Fast Playing, Fragments and Focal Dystonia
Guided Whole Body Release before Playing
When You’re Not doing Something, Don’t Continue to Do It
The Reasons Why Performers Resist Releasing Poor Physical Habits
As a Gift (for everyone listening)
Collected Short Essays in the Order Written