Chapter 1
A Context for Expressive Conducting: Lessons from Drawing and Tai Chi
Video 1.10
Lessons from Tai Chi - Shifting Sand
Transcript
Lessons from Tai Chi – Shifting Sand
- Notice the transfer of weight from one leg to the other while both feet remain soft and in full contact with the ground
- "Shifting sand" allows the body to coordinate and counterbalance. It is essential for conveying authenticity and for maximizing expression
Video 1.12
Moving Your Center (Dantian)
Transcript
Moving Your Center (Dantian)
- Your center, or dantian, is located about 2-3 inches below your naval and inside, rather than on the surface, of your body
- When your center moves everything above it does as well
- Varying this shifting of weight can be an effective tool for communicating changes in musical weight