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Re: Relaxation

Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2011-12-31 18:20

Rapiccif -

It's a physical problem, not a mental one, let alone a "flaw." There's nothing wrong with you. It's called performance anxiety, and even great musicians (e.g., Vladimir Horowitz) suffer from it. It has come up many times here.

The usual advice is about diet, relaxation, massage, yoga, herbs, etc.

These remedies work for some, and you should certainly try them first, but for most people, the solution is beta blockers. One classical musician in four uses them. http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/read.html?f=20&i=107&t=68

In candor, I tell you that this subject has raised controversy in past discussions. http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/read.html?f=1&i=363483&t=363483 I suggest that you read both strings.

You of course get beta blockers only by prescription and use them under a doctor's care. I use them by prescription for other problems, and they completely eliminate the tension. The modern beta blockers don't have the side effects of older ones, and there's nothing shameful about using them.

Ken Shaw

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2011-12-31 17:01

Re: Relaxation

Ken Shaw

2011-12-31 18:20