Boston University Libraries OpenBU
    JavaScript is disabled for your browser. Some features of this site may not work without it.
    View Item 
    •   OpenBU
    • Theses & Dissertations
    • Boston University Theses & Dissertations
    • View Item
    •   OpenBU
    • Theses & Dissertations
    • Boston University Theses & Dissertations
    • View Item

    You become what you practice: application of Tai Chi principles to piano playing

    Thumbnail
    Date Issued
    2012
    Author(s)
    Popa, Ana Sorina
    Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare by Email
    Export Citation
    Download to BibTex
    Download to EndNote/RefMan (RIS)
    Metadata
    Show full item record
    Embargoed until:
    Indefinite
    Permanent Link
    https://hdl.handle.net/2144/12593
    Abstract
    This work explores the interface between Eastern philosophy, body mechanics, mental attitudes and breathing patterns found in the practice of Tai Chi Chuan, and the Western approach to piano playing. Through a thorough process of integration, the application of the principles learned in the practice of Tai Chi Chuan leads to an optimization of expression in piano playing and a clear path for rehabilitation from injury. Chapter 1 discusses the general philosophical, cultural and scientific environment in which the Western pianist develops. Chapter 2 shows that this environment gifts the pianist with a set of inherited assumptions which lead towards injury. Chapter 3 presents a summary of salient points about Chinese philosophy, art and medicine, and their embodiment in the martial art of Tai Chi Chuan. Chapter 4 discusses the application of Tai Chi principles to piano playing through training methods that include both static and moving postures, alone or during partner interactions; it also includes observations about breathing. The work concludes with a commentary on pedagogy and retraining.
    Description
    Thesis (D.M.A.)--Boston University PLEASE NOTE: Boston University Libraries did not receive an Authorization To Manage form for this thesis or dissertation. It is therefore not openly accessible, though it may be available by request. If you are the author or principal advisor of this work and would like to request open access for it, please contact us at open-help@bu.edu. Thank you.
    Collections
    • Boston University Theses & Dissertations [6982]


    Boston University
    Contact Us | Send Feedback | Help
     

     

    Browse

    All of OpenBUCommunities & CollectionsIssue DateAuthorsTitlesSubjectsThis CollectionIssue DateAuthorsTitlesSubjects

    Deposit Materials

    LoginNon-BU Registration

    Statistics

    Most Popular ItemsStatistics by CountryMost Popular Authors

    Boston University
    Contact Us | Send Feedback | Help