The difference between standing and sitting in 3 different seat inclinations on abdominal muscle activity and chest and abdominal expansion in woodwind and brass musicians

Wind instrumentalists require a sophisticated functioning of their respiratory system to control their air stream, which provides the power for optimal musical performance. The air supply must be delivered into the instrument in a steady and controlled manner and with enough power by the action of t...

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Main Authors: Bronwen Jane Ackermann, Nicholas eO’Dwyer, Mark eHalaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2014-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpsyg.2014.00913/full