The Application of Alexander Techniques in Music

Instrumental performance is a process of matching the brain and body, especially when facing the piano. Beginners may encounter various problems during the piano learning period, such as memorizing scores, posture, sight singing and ear training. Incorrect playing posture often lays many hidden dangers, ranging from affecting the sound of the instrument to causing serious joint damage and interrupting the playing career. The "Alexander Technique" is a discipline that combines medical human body knowledge to help us understand the direction and working principle of body muscles, so as to correct incorrect playing posture and make the player's career go further and broader This paper will be based on the practical application of the "Alexander technique" in piano teaching, explaining the benefits this technique brings to piano learners