Mental and Physical Problems at Fluteplayers

The diploma thesis deals with the causes, symptoms and possible solutions of the psychical problems which appear by musicians, not only flautists, in connection with public performance. Furthermore, it focuses on the influence the flute playing has on the state of health of the player. As a possible solution of the physical difficulties, Alexander{\crq}s technique is mentioned. Questionnaire monitoring the situation, as far as the problems in question are concerned, directly among the flautists, makes up an integral part of the thesis. It is complemented by the personal experience of two flute players