You and Your Guitar is a series of eight articles which I wrote with the chartered physiotherapist Jane Kember, who at the time was also working as an advisor for BAPAM, the British Association for Performing Arts Medicine; they were published in Classical Guitar magazine from November 1995–September 1996. While the illustrations are ‘rudimentary’, hopefully the text might have some useful ideas.

Part II: Balanced Trunk Posture

IN discussing a comfortable playing position it is best to talk in general principles so that each person can evaluate his/her own position. There is no set posture which suits all, and remaining fixed in one position creates problems no matter how ‘correct’ a position that might be.

This series of articles aims to raise the level of awareness of musicians to their bodies. It is not a substitute for seeking professional help when problems arise. Each of the articles in the series focuses on one aspect of the body, but please remember that no part can be considered in isolation. The body and mind work together as a whole.

Published in Classical Guitar magazine, Vol. 14, no. 4, December 1995, pp. 16–18.

© 2016 Thérèse Wassily Saba