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Rio Rancho, NM USA
ll of us, no matter how "clean" we are or endeavor to be,
have a complicated and extensive bacterial and viral flora on our skins at
all times, even when we are just out of the shower. Most of these organisms
are harmless most of the time, but, occasionally, we will all carry,
particularly on our hands, viral and bacterial pathogens (disease-causing
organisms). This is a matter of particular concern to piano teachers, since
every client of the studio, both children and adults will use the same piano(s). What can the teacher do to prevent or, at least, reduce,
transmission of viruses and bacteria by contact with the piano keys, thereby
protecting both the teacher's health and that of the students? This article will discuss that issue with particular emphasis on what things
the teacher can do to reduce transmission of pathogens, without running the risk of damaging the keys of
the piano.
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This is the abstract for the article.
The full text of it, and many other articles not available on the online Piano
Education Page, can be obtained by purchasing the
PEP CD. 