Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
ergonomy, classical guitar technique, repetitive strain injuries, physiology
College
Fine Arts and Communications
Department
Music
Abstract
The benefits of a thorough study and understanding of the physiological principles behind any demanding task are obvious: It results in greater efficiency. This especially holds true in fields or activities that require extreme accuracy or attention to nuance. The musical world in general has for many years appreciated the value of this sort of physiological study, knowing that a more physiologically correct technique not only increases ease and accuracy, it reduces the risk of certain injuries commonly acquired through prolonged incorrect repetition. Unfortunately, the world of classical guitar has only just been mainstreamed in the musical conservatory in the last half of the century. As a result, there is very little reliable information of this kind readily available to the average classical guitarist. The point of my project was to research out and make available this information to a broader audience, thus helping to prevent the crippling effects of needless repetitive strain injuries (or RSI).
Recommended Citation
Muldowney, Micah and Green, Lawrence
(2013)
"The Physiology and Ergonomy of Classical Guitar Technique and It’s Application to the Prevention of Repetitive Strain Injuries,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 2298.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2298