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Technique: Working with hypermobile violinists

2026-06-05T07:42:00

Usha Kapoor (c) Zuzanan Specjal-3

Drawing from both personal and teaching experience, violinist Usha Kapoor outlines the ways players and teachers can deal with hypermobility

Considering that hypermobility is relatively common, it is perhaps surprising that there isn’t greater awareness of the issues associated with it, especially when it comes to the training of musicians, dancers and athletes. In all three disciplines there is a tendency to begin training at a young age, and early flexibility can appear advantageous, often contributing to initial success…

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