The Corporal Disposition of Viola Playing
Chih-Chao Chang · OhioLink ETD Center (Ohio Library and Information Network) · 2010
The Corporal Disposition of Viola Playing is a documentation of a somatic method for improving physical and mental function while playing the viola.This method is created by an Austrian violist (Prof.Wincor) who believes that the restricted movements and unnecessary tension that an instrumentalist has built up through daily practice can be released by restoring the freedom and expression to the body, which results not only in a better corporal disposition i.e. stage manner, but also in a more effortless execution of instrumental technique.Her theory is a combination of the eastern esoteric Tai-Chi and her own discovery of imitating selected ancient and modern statues, as well as paintings of religious and mythological subjects; integrating all small, detailed movements into a one big whole.iii Dedicated to my parents, for their patience and loving support over the years.