Klarinet Archive - Posting 000137.txt from 2011/03

From: Margaret Thornhill <clarinetstudio@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] sitting, standing
Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2011 16:40:38 -0400


Dear List,

The point I was making was not that people "should" stand while playing--
The point is---how do we use our bodies when sitting? Can we move with the
music, is the back supported, is the neck free? Are the shoulders hunched?
Are we able to breathe optimally? sometimes the problems we have sitting in
a relaxed and functional state are lessened when standing.

Like most of you, I practice seated for the most part. I have recently spent
some time (as described in the previous email) learning how to sit
differently and watching my students learn to "undo" stress in these parts
of their bodies.

Bravo to Kathy for her video journey through her repertoire and for her very
musical approach to Brahms in the standing video.

Margaret Thornhill

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