Topics – An Alexander Technique Approach to Viola da Gamba (Viol) Technique (Musicians)(Pain)(Strain)(Injuries)(Posture)(Albuquerque)

April 12, 2012 / Ethan Kind /

This ebook is published on this website in a PDF format.
This ebook is also for sale on all AMAZON websites in a KINDLE format.
Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.A. (MOVEMENT THERAPY)

What the Alexander Technique Offers Viol Players
Posture; Head, Neck, and Viola da Gamba
Left Arm
Right Arm
Torso, Shoulders, and Breathing
Direction (head leading a lengthening spine)
Inhibition and Playing (letting go of bad habits)
Accuracy (playing with faith)
Slow and Fast Playing, Fragments and Focal Dystonia
Whole Body Guided Release before Practicing or Performing
When You’re Not Doing Something, Don’t Continue to Do It
The Reasons Why Performer Resist Releasing Poor Physical Habits
As a Gift (for everyone listening)
Collected Short Essays in the Order Written

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AUTHOR, TRAINER "When you change old habitual movement patterns with the Alexander Technique, whether in playing a musical instrument, running, weightlifting, walking, or typing at a computer, you create an ease of body use that moves you consistently into the zone." - Ethan Kind Ethan Kind writes and is published extensively on all of the above activities. He teaches musicians, athletes, and computer operators how to stop hurting themselves, by showing them how to use their bodies with ease and coordination. He brings a unique perspective to his work, having been a musician and athlete all of his life. After training for three years at the American Center for the Alexander Technique (New York, NY), Ethan received Professional Certification credentials.

2 Comments

  1. Richard MAUREL on April 13, 2012 at 11:40 am

    Hello Ethan,
    I am a viola da gamba player about to embark upon the joys of professional playing and I noticed the existence of your book on Alexander Technique for my instrument. This technique has always intrigued me, all the more so since a nasty upper back and neck injury three years and a half ago.
    Going to your Amazon store site, however, I notice your e-books are only available for the Kindle. I do not own a reader, nor do I care to acquire one. Are your books available in any other formats?
    As well, your book, based on the sample I read, seems geared toward the bass viol. Would you think it applicable to other sizes of viol as well (I play bass, tenor and alto)?
    Thanks in advance for your reply.
    Richard



    • ethankind on April 13, 2012 at 11:57 am

      You can buy this ebook directly from me on my website ,www.ethankind.com, in pdf format. Click the pdf ebooks bar on the home page, and it is self explanatory. Also, Amazon has a free application for its Kindle books, that you can download into any computer and read all of its Kindle books.
      Yes, this ebook is applicable to other size viols. This ebook is aimed at the viola da gamba, but the principles of playing these instruments between your legs and how to use the bow and the left hand are very very similar. Contact me with any questions, and I will answer all of them on other viols. The principles of good technique in the Alexander Technique apply to all instruments.
      Ethan



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