As you play, your left and right hand are brought together not only by the bow and the string.
Your arms, the bow, and the string make a complete circuit with a Pac-Man shape.
Energy can flow freely in this circuit.
The mysterious energy of Pac Man
Category: RightAndLeftHand
Exercises to promote coordination and cooperation of left and right hand for players of stringed instruments.
9. Radiance and Resonance
The energy of the string has an outlet at the bridge.
Watch the bridge drink the string motion (audio in). Feel the instrument’s resonance as you play (audio out).
The invisible motion of the bridge becomes the sound of the instrument.
6. Energy Circuit
Play a scale or arpeggio.
Use the energy of motion in the string to connect the left and right hands.
Between your hands you hold the energy that becomes the sound.
3. Energy to Pitch
Play a scale slowly, combining two exercieses:
- Think clearly of each pitch before playing.
- After the string length is set, pour energy smoothly into it with the bow.