In vivo EMG biofeedback in violin and viola pedagogy.
In vivo EMG biofeedback was found to be an effective pedagogical tool for removing unwanted left-hand tension in nine violin and viola players. Improvement occurred rapidly and persisted throughout a 5-month follow-up period. Further studies will be necessary to assess the effect of biofeedback independent of placebo effects. The brevity of the method and the magnitude of improvement warrant further investigation.
D000328:Adult; D001676:Biofeedback, Psychology; D004576:Electromyography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009048:Motor Skills; D009119:Muscle Contraction; D009126:Muscle Relaxation; D009129:Muscle Tonus; D009146:Music