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Selected Publications in Print

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Deahl, L. and Wristen B.  (2017) Adaptive Strategies for Small-Handed Pianists. New York: Oxford University Press.

Wristen, B. (Autumn 2021). “Burning Brightly Without Burning Out.” The Piano Magazine (print and online) 13(3): 51-55.

Wristen, B. (Spring 2020). “Let Them Eat Cake! Teaching Piano Using Stacked Engagement Layers.” The Piano Magazine 12(1): 36-41.
 
Wristen, B. (Autumn, 2019) “Finding Fingerings That Fit.” The Piano Magazine (Clavier Companion) 11(4): 58-59.

Wristen, B. (Aug./Sept. 2014). “Playing Healthy, Staying Healthy: What Every Musician Needs to  Know” AMT vol 64, no 1, Aug/Sept 2014: 14-16.                 (Also proposed, planned, and curated this yearlong series of articles by various authors on the topic of wellness along with Gail Berenson).

Wristen, B and Fountain,  S. (Sept 2013). "Relationships Between Depression, Anxiety, and Pain In A Group of University Music Students. Medical 
         Problems of Performing Artists 28(3): 152-158. 

Wristen, B. (June 2013) Invited Response to letter to the editor regarding piano technique. Medical Problems of Performing Artists 28(2): 115.

Wristen, B. (May, 2013). “Depression and Anxiety in University Music Students”.  Update:  Applications of Research in Music Education, 31, No. 2:         20-27.  National Association for Music Education. http://upd.sagepub.com/.  

Wristen, B. (Fall 2012). “Helping Future University Music Students Develop Healthy Coping  Mechanisms”. National Conference on Keyboard                     Pedagogy Conference Proceedings, Ed. Martha Baker-Jordan:  99-101.

Wristen, B., Hallbeck, M.S., Wismer, A, and Trejo A (Nov. 2009). The 7/8 Piano Keyboard:  An Attractive  Alternative For Small-Handed Players.              Update:  Applications of Research in Music Education .

Wristen, Brenda, Editor. (June 2007) Musician Wellness Curriculum, 2nd Ed. Published online by  Frances Clark Center at                    
        http://www.francesclarkcenter.org/NationalConference.html.

Wristen, Brenda. (invited)  (Winter 2007). “Adding or changing fingering should relate to individual student needs.” Keyboard Companion.

Hallbeck, M.S., Wristen, B.G., Jung, M.-C.,  Trejo, A.E. and Wismer, A.K.G.   “Muscular Activity and Comfort in Small-Handed Pianists: A
        Comparison of a 7/8-Sized Keyboard and a Full-Sized Keyboard.” Submitted to Applied Ergonomics October 2006.

Wristen, Brenda (Oct/Nov. 2006). “Demographics and Motivation of Adult Group Piano Students.”  Music Education Research.

Wristen, B.G., Jung, M.-C. Wismer, A.K.G., and Hallbeck, M.S. “Assessment of Muscle Activity and Joint Angles in Small-Handed Pianists:  A Pilot
        Study on the 7/8 Size Keyboard versus the Full-sized Keyboard” Medical Problems of Performing Artists v. 21 no 1(Mar 2006): 3-9.

Wristen, Brenda, Sharon Evans, and Nicholas Stergiou.(Mar. 2006) ”Sight-Reading Versus Repertoire Performance On The Piano:  A Case Study
        Using High Speed Motion Analysis.”  Medical Problems of Performing Artists v. 21 no. 1: 10-16.

Wristen, B. (Fall/Winter 2005). “Cognition and Motor Execution in Piano Sightreading:  A Review of Literature.”  Update:  Applications of
        Research in Music Education 24 (1): 44-56.

Wristen, B, Wismer, AKG, and Hallbeck, M.S (2005).  Assessment of Muscle Activity and Joint Angles in Small-Handed Pianists:  A Pilot Study on
        the 7/8 Keyboard Versus the Full-Sized Keyboard. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 49th Annual Meeting,
        1752-1756.

Wristen, Brenda (June/July 2005). “Pedagogical Tools for Preparing and Performing Open Scores.”  American Music Teacher 54 (5):28-32.

Wristen, B, and Lora Deahl (June/July 2003). “Strategies for Small-Handed Pianists.”  Co-authored with Lora Deahl. American Music Teacher  v.
        52 no. 6:  21-25.

Wristen, B. and Lora Deahl (Autumn 2002). Invited Journal Article:  “What are Some of the Problems Faced by Small-Handed Pianists?”  Keyboard
        Companion v 13, no. 3: 16, 18.

Wristen, B (Oct./Nov. 2002).Invited Professional Commentary:   “Ages and Stages:  What Do You See?  The Young Child and Elementary-Aged    
        Students.”  Music Teachers National Association, Pedagogy Saturday VI Proceedings.  American Music Teacher v. 52 no. 2:  47-
        48.

Wristen, B (June 2000) “Avoiding Piano-Related Injury:  A Proposed Theoretical Procedure For Biomechanical Analysis of Piano Technique.” 
        Medical Problems of Performing Artists, 15, no. 2:  55-64.

Wristen, B. (Oct/Nov 1999). "Helping The Inexperienced Pianist Collaborator."  American Music Teacher: 27-29.

Wristen, B. (Sept 1999). "Technical Exercises:  Use Them or Lose Them?"  Piano Pedagogy Forum, University of South Carolina. 
        http://www.music.sc.edu/departments/piano/ppf/  Vol 2, no. 3.

Wristen, B. (July 1996). "Fitness and Form To Reduce Injuries." Clavier: 26-28.



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