Posture



		Posture

Imagine that there is a string at the top of your head, being gently pulled upwards. Your shoulders should be relaxed (try thinking of them as down and back). Your feet should be shoulder width apart. They can be parallel, or one foot can be slightly in front of the other. The sternum should be raised (you may imagine a string pulling up at the top of the sternum). Don't try to straighten the back, as in a military posture. This creates tension because it is an unnatural position. The muscles in the back must be tensed to create such a posture. Remember, unnecessary tension anywhere ends up creating tension at the laryngeal level. Keep your eyes looking forward. Don't look up or down, raising or lowering your chin. This changes the shape of your instrument. Keep the shoulders relaxed. Don't allow them to move up. This is a large source of tension. Don't allow the buttocks to stick out. This changes your posture. Tuck the pelvis under you. Don't push it forward.. Don't lock your knees. This is another source of tension. This is a main cause of shaking legs.

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