Der vermessene Tubaspieler – Die Ergonomie der Tuba
The ergonomics of tuba-playing have barely been researched. But we know that it can cause physical complaints on account of stresses that are comparable to those of competitive sports.
Factsheet
- Lead school Bern Academy of the Arts
- Additional schools School of Health Professions
- Institute(s) Institute Interpretation
- Research unit(s) Musical Instruments
- Funding organisation BFH
- Duration 01.01.2019 - 31.12.2019
- Project management Dr. Adrian von Steiger
- Head of project Dr. Adrian von Steiger
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Project staff
Dr. Patric Eichelberger
Prof. Dr. Irene König
Willi Kurath
Prof. Dr. Monika Leitner
Prof. Dr. Lorenz Radlinger
Rex Martin - Partner Willson Band Instruments CH AG
Situation
This project is measuring and digitising the ‘human/tuba’ system for the first-ever time, investigating different models of tuba and using questionnaires to identify typical stress patterns. Its findings are intended to form the basis of subsequent innovations in tuba-building and training sequences for tuba players.