[Dixielandjazz] Focal Dystonia

[Bill Gunter]

Listmates,

Peger De Bruyn writes:

>  Focal dystonia is a general name for a large neuromuscular syndtome that
>can affect almost any particular muscular group

I believe there is not one single documented case of focal dystonia to be 
found in the ranks of washboard players.

It's possible that some percussionists who use actual drum kits may have 
suffered this affliction in the past but, if so, it must be rare.

Perhaps a switch to washboard from violin or cello or whatever may salvage 
the otherwise lost musical career.

This may be why washboard bands play what has been termed "The Healing 
Music."

Respectfully submitted,

Bill "Thimbles" Gunter

ps. My headache's gone!