I had a student about 40 years ago with that 'syndrome.' For some reason there was little or no control of the muscles in the neck. His cheeks also puffed (Gillespiesque) and he could not even get the 2nd line g on the trumpet, having little or no control of the "Orbicularis Oris". (the muscles surrounding the chops) Was it a neurological phenomenon? Of the hundreds of students I have had, that was the only case I encountered. Since he gave up after a short time, (mostly due to other problems) this became a moot issue and I never did learn anything clinical about it.
I find it a struggle just to learn and keep up on what is a 'normally' functioning physical apparatus for playing music. The 'abnormal' issues simply throw me through a loop.
It would be interesting and very helpful reading if a neurologist would address these issues as related to brass playing in a booklet or video.
We have heard from other members from the scientific community.
Anyone else out there ready to chime in?
PLEASE!!!!
Last edited by paulmaybery; 05-12-2015 at 12:56 PM.
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