Musicians and singers frequently:

• Sit for long periods of time.
• Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Repeat the same movements.

It is important for musicians and singers to be able to:

• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
• Focus on one source of sound and ignore others.
• Understand the speech of another person.
• Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
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• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
• Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
• Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.

It is not as important, but still necessary, for musicians and singers to be able to:

• Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
• Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.
• Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.
• See details of objects that are more than a few feet away.
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• Use muscles for extended periods without getting tired.
• Determine from which direction a sound came.
• See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
• Be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath.
• Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out.
• React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.
• Make fast, repeated movements of fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving.