Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Lengthening vs. contracting

Guitar & AT Project 
Day 7/40

Today I chose to zoom in on one particular AT direction (without forgetting the other basic ones, of course) Several times doing the practice I thought of my arms lengthing before bringing them to the guitar - its aim being to maintain this direction going (thanks George!)

I usually don't notice the very moment of transition from the state of lengthening to the state of contraction, but it usually doesn't take long before I notice that the quality in the arms is gone. This is a good moment to pause and reconnect - but at the moment it's more of an idea. Something to work on in the future.

I was surprised to find out that my experience with the guitar was completely pain - free. I didn't register any tension or discomfort usually associated with carrying an instrument on my arms. How wonderful - it works! My practice is also becoming more enjoyable and playful.


Blanes, Spain

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