The Free-Reed Journal
Articles and Essays Featuring Classical Free-Reed Instruments and Performers

The Accordion: A Back Breaker

Part One: Case Histories
compiled by Henry Doktorski
Part Two: Warm Up Before You Play!
Stretch Before You Squeeze

by John Bonica, L.P.T., N.Z.R.P.
Part Three: Oh, My Aching Neck and Back!!!
Preventing the Pain that Playing Can Cause. . .

by John Bonica, L.P.T., N.Z.R.P.
Part Four: Is Your Wrist Slowing Down Your Fingers?
An Anatomical Discussion of the correct Wrist, Elbow and Shoulder Position for the Treble Keyboard

by John Bonica, L.P.T., N.Z.R.P.
Part Five: Oh, My Aching Neck and Shoulders!
An Exercise Program That May Help!

by John Bonica, L.P.T., N.Z.R.P.
Part Six: Special Instructions for Low Back Patients
by John Bonica, L.P.T., N.Z.R.P.
Part Seven: The Great Accordion Myth!
Is Lighter Really Better?

by John Bonica, L.P.T., N.Z.R.P.

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