The Biology of Musical Performance and Performance-Related Injury

Music performance requires a high degree of physical skill, yet until recently musical training has paid little attention to the considerable demands made on both mind and body. The Biology of Musical Performance and Performance-Related Injury gives singers and instrumentalists accurate information on the physical processes that underlie their craft. It provides a concise overview of the biological principles associated with performance technique while assuming no prior scientific knowledge, making the information accessible to both musicians and health professionals who treat performance-related medical conditions.

Alan H. D. Watson is senior lecturer in anatomy and neuroscience at the School of Bioscience, Cardiff University, Wales. He also teaches a course on music biology at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.