The arms are the most marvellously organised body parts, capable of the most intricate and varied movements. But there are countless misunderstandings about them, which often lead to strains and injuries. Here, we unpick some of those issues and deepen our knowledge about one the most important body parts for musicians. What exactly is an arm? Where does it start? How is it attached to the rest of the body? Which muscles should lift the arms? How do we pronate and supinate; rotate the arms? Why do your wrists / elbows / shoulder joints hurt? What is a shoulder..?
Mapping Our Arms
with Ásdís Valdimarsdóttir
2 hours · €69
Injury PreventionPhysical Health
Mapping Our Arms
with Ásdís Valdimarsdóttir
2 hours · €69
Injury PreventionPhysical Health
Class description
Class Format
50 mins
5 mins break
50 mins
15 mins Q&A
Each class in this series is 2 hours long with a lot of interaction. Participants are encouraged to have their instruments ready in order to try things out, and to bring a pencil and paper for drawing. There will be time at the end of each class for questions.
Participants can sign up for each class independently, but for maximum benefit it is highly recommended to sign up for the full course. This is the third class in this series, after ‘The Body Map’ and ‘Dynamic Balance’.
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Ásdís Valdimarsdóttir
Ásdís Valdimarsdóttir comes from Reykjavik, Iceland, and is now based in Amsterdam. She is on the faculty of the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague for viola and chamber music, and is currently the only violist in Europe who is licensed to teach Body Mapping.
