Chinese science in relaxation: Piano playing technique redefined

Loo, Fung Ying and Loo, Fung Chiat (2011) Chinese science in relaxation: Piano playing technique redefined. Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 5 (12). pp. 1241-1248. ISSN 1991-8178,

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Abstract

This study first explores the issue of muscular contraction and relaxation in piano playing from a Chinese science perspective. The main aim of this article is to examine the classic Chinese concept of yin and yang and how it forms the movement principle in taijiquan, then goes on to investigate this further as applied to the concept of relaxation in piano playing. Relaxation itself can be contentious especially when it is employed as a technique of movement which contradict its original character of passivity. In this paper, views about relaxation from piano pedagogues will be discussed. The research took on a practice-led approach. This article highlights motion analysis in a philosophical perspective. The character of relaxation is redefined using the concept of yin and yang as an analytical tool.

Item Type: Article
Funders: UNSPECIFIED
Uncontrolled Keywords: Motion analysis; Relaxation; Taijiquan; Yin and yang
Subjects: M Music and Books on Music > M Music
M Music and Books on Music > MT Musical instruction and study
Depositing User: Ms. Juhaida Abd Rahim
Date Deposited: 18 Nov 2019 02:52
Last Modified: 18 Nov 2019 02:52
URI: http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/23041

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