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Why musicians get the yips

Posted by skybrian
Tags: yips, musicians, personal histories, author.lynn hallarman, long read
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/oct/17/focal-dystonia-my-hand-spasmed-and-shook-why-musicians-get-the-yips

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Title
'When I tried to play, my hand spasmed and shook': why musicians get the yips
Authors
Lynn Hallarman
Published
Oct 17 2023
Word count
3656 words

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  1. triadderall_triangle
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    I believe some musicians self-medicate or get prescribed beta-blockers to help steady their hands sometimes

    I believe some musicians self-medicate or get prescribed beta-blockers to help steady their hands sometimes

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