Soft or Scratchy
Feeling your clothing to come into the present moment.
Soft, scratchy, tight, loose, comfortable, restrictive How do your clothes feel right now? Where do your clothes touch you? Where is there space? Does contact change as you breathe? Noticing these things about your clothing brings you into the present moment AND includes awareness of the whole body.
Eureka! When you are in the present moment in your body, embodied, you have choices. You can choose to blow more air volume or soften your fingers on the bow. This is how we can access the movements that bring our music to life with our own unique voice.
Today, be aware of your clothing as you prepare to play and as you play. If you find that you get caught up in not liking your articulation, or your technique feels shaky, broaden your awareness by sensing your clothing. Notice the flexibility it opens up for you in the midst of playing.
Be curious!