Piano performers' experiences of Tai Chi for physical comfort and mental well-being: a qualitative study
Tai Chi was described by participants as alleviating performance-related physical discomfort, supporting psychological calm, and improving aspects of pianistic control. While the findings are limited by the small sample, they suggest Tai Chi as a feasible adjunct for performers and teachers.
Authors
- Jin Peng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5835-5969)
Institutions
- University of Minnesota System (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being
- Published
- 2026-03-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2026.2640184
- Primary Topic
- Musicians’ Health and Performance
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00