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Re: The Structure and Movement of Clarinet Playing

Author: Liquorice
Date: 2019-03-14 03:13

Hi Hank. I also downloaded the file. You asked for comments, so...

I've skimmed through the whole dissertation. I have to admit that, as about two thirds of it is written in very technical anatomical language describing the musculoskeletal system, I imagine that most clarinettists (myself included) are unlikely to study most of it in detail. I find sentences like "The middle pharyngeal constrictor arises from the hyoid bone and the stylohyoid ligament" quite daunting and don't see how they will immediately benefit my clarinet playing! But I suppose it is a good resource for people to refer to when they need to study anatomy.

The description of the use of the diaphragm in breathing seems to contradict Tony Pay's explanation of our ability to use this muscle as an opposing muscle of controlled support during exhalation. She writes: "During expiration, the diaphragm relaxes and returns to its original position. This process occurs as a result of elastic recoil and involves no contraction of the diaphragm."

The chapter on posture is quite interesting.

Thanks for posting it.

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