The Flexible Trombonist

Andrew Macleod

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The Flexible Trombonist (2023)

Andrew Macleod

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Name: Andrew Macleod Main Subject: Classical Tenor Trombone Research Supervisor: Caroline Kang Title: The Flexible Trombonist Research Question: How can yoga be used as a tool to prevent injury and promote ease in brass playing? Yoga has established itself as an effective tool to reduce anxiety, increase breath control, and strengthen the body. The classical music profession being an industry where physical demands are high it is no surprise that ‘playing-related musculoskeletal disorders (PRMD) are prevalent. This research investigates the effectiveness of regular practice of yoga at reducing pain and tension in brass playing with an aim towards reducing the risks of PRMD’s. To carry out this research a combination of a case study, interviews, self-experimentation, and reviewing existing literature was used. The case study included a mixture of seven collegiate and graduate level brass musicians who implemented yoga into their practice routine over the course of two weeks. The participants completed three surveys and two practice diaries which monitored the success of yoga at reducing pain and tension in their practice. The outcome of the case study presented positive results in support of the correlation between the practice of yoga and reduced pain/tension in brass playing. This was supported in the self-experimentation and reflection. The interviews reinforced this connection however highlighted that yoga is not the only solution available. Through analysis of existing material on this subject, it is clear that further research would be beneficial. The issue of PRMD still exists in the music profession and this research offers an initial insight into effective methods of injury prevention and awareness. More research on this subject would reduce the likelihood of career-ending injury and encourage a holistic practice of brass playing.

type	research exposition
keywords	Bodywork, Breathing, Injury, Trombone, Yoga
date	23/11/2022
published	01/06/2023
last modified	01/06/2023
status	published
share status	private
copyright	Andrew Macleod
license	CC BY-NC-ND
url	https://www.researchcatalogue.net/view/1832884/1832885
doi	https://doi.org/10.22501/koncon.1832884
published in	KC Research Portal
portal issue	1. Master Research Projects

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