Effects of the Repertoire on the Musculoskeletal System of both High-school and Expert Pianists
Effects of the Repertoire on the Musculoskeletal System of both High-school and Expert Pianists

Summary/Abstract: This research analyzes the relation between piano repertoire and symptoms of“playing-related musculoskeletal disorder” (PRMD) in high school pianists compared toconcert pianists (experts) using online questionnaires. The compared results betweenthe repertoire studied and PRMD was confirmed in 21.42% of the expert pianists andin 48% of the high-school pianists. 36% of the high-school pianists manifesting thesymptoms identify a specific repertoire practiced (Classical or Romantic) as a causativefactor. 21.42% of the expert pianists detect a relation between repertoire and PRMDsymptoms, of which 14.28% point to the Romantic repertoire, 7.14% to a specificmusical work, and 7.14% to passages played loud and fast. Due to the possible negativeimpact of a specific repertoire on young pianists as well as on those who play mainly avery specific repertoire, both professors and pianists may take into consideration, as aprophylactic strategy, a varied pianistic repertoire diversified in terms of styles andtechnique, and an individualized approach to the piano technique based on theanatomic and physiological particularities of each pianist

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