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 Re: Playing wind in your 90's
Author: Ron Jr. 
Date:   2003-07-07 14:40

I would certainly say that playing any wind instrument is physically more taxing than playing a violin or piano for example. I pianist and violinist would be able to play with a cold but the clarinetist would have a much harder time. And certainly the pianist can play with a canker sore or clogged lungs because of allergies and not have it be an issue.

At the gym there are charts on the wall showing maximum heart rates for different age groups. People at 20 have the highest possible maximum heart rates. Then the maximum heart rate drops steadily as one ages. However, with moderate regular excercise, one can slow down this inexorable decline.

So I would argue that as long as one is physically robust so that their playing is not impaired or limited, and they can to bring musicanship to the music then they can play at almost any age.

Take care,
Ron Jr.



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