Diurnal variation in performance by orchestral violinists – pilot study.
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2013-07
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Abstract
Human physiological parameters and performance depend on
circadian rhythm. However, no information exists about diurnal variation
of musicians’ performance characteristics. In a pilot study 6 professional
violinists (aged 38–57 years) presented a standard piece of music (Johann
Sebastian Bach, Partita Nr. 2 a-moll, BWV 1004, 4. Satz „Gigure”) and were
assessed for body temperature, vital signs and musical performance criteria
at 8.00 H, 12.00 H, 16.00 H and 20.00 H. There was no uniform variation
but artistic presentation appear to have an optimum between 12.00 and
16.00 H, sound instability being most pronounced in the morning hours.
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diurnal variation, performance characteristics, musician, violinist
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Koch Horst J, Fregin Handri. Diurnal variation in performance by orchestral violinists – pilot study. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology. 2013 Jul-Sept; 57(3): 242-245.