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Re: Tongue/finger inconsistency & sore throat

Author: Brenda ★2017
Date: 2007-09-01 22:37

Ditto on the idea of strengthening abs! Pilates exercises or anything like these will strengthen the core muscles. Then they'll be there when you ask them to work. Just be sure to use the newer exercise instructions...over the years certain exercises have been found to actually cause undue strain on the back muscles.

Abe Galper taught a quick method to be aware of which muscles are involved in playing properly. Knowing this will help you to know which area needs the strengthening. He told students to lie on the floor, put a heavy book on the tummy, and raise and lower the book by breathing in and out. There's no strain on the throat, no raising of the shoulders either.

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