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  1. [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1447773892' post='2910221'] Leeroy... To best answer one would have to know the aims and objectives of the project. Is this from a medical point of view, or musical, or other..? For performance, for example, I'd be much more concerned with complacency, as I have always found that some eager anticipation, including nervosity, helps stimulate many creative instincts, and hone one's appreciation of the moment and event. Different for different people, it's true, and we've all known the player frozen like a rabbit in headlights once on stage. I'd suggest that these same folks would be just as unsettled giving a speech, or even in a crowded environment, not related with music. It's more a character thing; some folks are at ease, others less so. Too debonair is not better, I find, for getting the best performance. Too cool can 'kill' the ambience. I would say that rehearsal is more stressful in general, the concentration is different, and one is often in uncharted territory with colleagues perhaps equally ill at ease. No big deal; it's part of the game, but once on stage, all that should be gone; everyone should know their role. As a drummer, the name of the game is relaxation, and, when playing, I'm too busy concentrating on listening to the others and trying to breath properly to worry about anything at all. The old adage, paraphrased by 'Stuff happens', is all too true, but one just takes it as it comes. Dropped a stick..? I've others at hand. A cymbal stand has collapsed..? Play on another. The snare mic has slipped..? Find a spot in the beat to edge it back, or ignore it and adjust the strokes to compensate. No bass drum pedal..? Do the best on the low tom and smile. I'm not alone in this... Hope this helps (but it's doubtful... ) [/quote] Dad3353... My dissertation is focussed on instrument related MPA for popular musicians- Firstly, do the different instruments suffer from different symptoms and secondly- depending on the instrument you choose are you more likely to suffer from severe MPA (I.e. as a guitarist, are you generally more likely to suffer from anxiety in everyday life more than say a drummer), so it ties in personality types as well as simple physical symptoms. You're absolutely bang on with what you've written here. First of all, it has been proven that some anxiety/nerves are beneficial for any performance/public orientated task and yes, it is considered that people with performance anxiety suffer also with general anxiety, MPA is merely another form of general anxiety. Again, you have probably seen it, or experienced a below par performance for whatever reason- too tired/burnt out or simply unenthusiastic about the project- thats because of having too little anxiety/nerves/adrenaline. Crazy really but the saying "game face" is more than just a saying, its about channeling this energy positively. Also just want to say, thanks to you all for the overwhelming response! Its been amazing really! I really appreciate it and will share the results when I've finished. Ive had to take the survey down due to it! Thanks again though!
  2. [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1447765257' post='2910097'] I'm a drummer; a performance is a physical activity to which I am no longer adapted (I'm old...). Heart rate goes up because I'm a fat, sedentary old git whose only effort, ever, is drumming..! Yes, I sometimes wonder if I'll get through the gig, and always finish up stretched out on the floor trying hard to breath. I've been drumming for over 40 years, and have never had any stress or anxiety issues, only physical, other health-related ones. It could colour the replies a bit; not all the symptoms asked about come about through stress or anxiety. [/quote] Ha ha! I shan't comment on those things! Yes drumming is absolutely more physical than a guitar/bass player hence you'll obviously experience stress/anxiety in other ways. Its quite hard as it would be nice to tailor a questionnaire towards each individual instrument. My questionnaire however is designed from pre existing MPA (music performance anxiety) questionnaires that are used. Some of the questions are even more ridiculous than mine! As a drummer, what aspects would you be more concerned about in a performance? Obviously if you mess up it can potentially ruin a performance, whereas if i mess as a guitar player, it doesn't really matter that much! Nicko, in response to your post, anxiety is anxiety regardless the situation-its more about the person. A pro may not feel anxious playing a pub gig but might shart himself playing the O2 or vice versa. Same as a an amateur may be fine playing in front of his friends but may crap himself playing a pub gig and again vice versa. The cognitive/behavioural/physiological symptoms are all the same. Its simply about performance and what makes you nervous. I know guys who've been playing 30 odd years who have played the albert hall and been fine, only to lose it when they've done a small acoustic duo gig. Crazy how it works
  3. Thanks for you feedback. I think i need to rephrase that particular question
  4. Cheers man, as the experts say, the more you do it the easier it gets!
  5. Yeah I understand where you're coming from. Its a complicated issue, as to peak in a performance we all need some form of anxiety/arousal. The heart rate isn't necessary stress related, its just a physiological effect from anxiety/arousal. A normal heart rate can indicate underperforming, whilst an overly high one can cause palpitations. Maybe i need to rephrase to the question...
  6. Hey guys, if any of you have the time, could you possibly answer dissertation questionnaire? Its about performance anxiety. Its completely anonymous and will only take a couple of minutes. Im trying to control the amount of different instruments at first so i don't get 100 guitar players and 2 vocalists taking it but need more bass player responses. My dissertation is about instrument-related anxiety and if theres a correlation between the instrument we choose and the types of symptoms we may or may not suffer. If you'd like any more information, please send me a message! Cheers Leeroy
  7. Hey All We're currently looking for a bass player for our project. We have around 8-10 songs already written and are in the process of creating click tracks and rehearsing for gigs. Lots of opportunity input-wise for the right person. We're all experienced musicians in our 30's and have been in the business for well over a decade. We rehearse once a week in West London. Influences vary, but the project has a indie/rock vibe. If anybody is interested, please get in touch so we can chat further Cheers Leigh
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