title: Virtuoso hands.
abstract: This article discusses what it means for the hands to play a musical instrument. It gives an impression of the time a musician spends practising and performing. Hand function is discussed by instrument, and an explicit description is given of technical aspects such as the position of a violinist's fingers on the strings. Furthermore, individual differences and the influence of composers are discussed. Finally, the warm-up and the psychological burden on the musician are examined.
authors: Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. rob.nolet@planet.nl
authors: Rob
authors: R
authors: Nolet
mesh_terms: D050823:Hand Joints / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D009141:Musculoskeletal System / Q000293:injuries / Q000503:physiopathology; D009146:Music / Q000523:psychology*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology*; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000523:psychology; D063996:Warm-Up Exercise / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology