How can the knowledge of physics, gravity and Newton´s third law be of aid to musicians seeking to play with more ease and less strain? I have always been fascinated by the moments when the world of physics intersects with the world of music. Perhaps this explains my unusual combination of interests: music and fascia—the … Continue reading Push-off and ground reaction force in music playing – Isaac Newton to the rescue..
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Playing, singing and living within a fluid system.
Why musicians need to know about Fascia Here is a nice litle joke: «What is a human being? A human being is a container invented by water so that it can walk around in the world.» Physically speaking this is not so far from the truth. Every system in our body is either supporting or … Continue reading Playing, singing and living within a fluid system.
Pain-work: The art of state change
Because every part of us is constantly being affected by inner and outer influences we are all in a constant state of flux. When we are in pain we often, consciously, or unconsciously work against this notion: The search for a path out of the pain can become a desperate search for a static state … Continue reading Pain-work: The art of state change
Time for New year resolutions
Resolving to move towards a more embodied way of living and playing..
The effortlessness of the expert
It takes a lot of effort to make something look effortless - Steven Sondheim When we witness an expert performer in music or in sport the word "effortless" often springs to mind. However, most people are (hopefully) aware of the amount of work actually needed to reach this level of mastery. Therefor "effort-less" can´t necessarily mean that something is "without effort". … Continue reading The effortlessness of the expert
Nutritious living and playing
This has been a rather inspiring and hectic year with certifications, teaching, lecturing and holding weekend courses in Oslo, Tromsø and Trondheim. This summer i got my level 2 certification in Timani and also my certification as a Restorative Exercise Specialist from The Restorative Exercise Institute™ which now has changed name to Nutritious Movement™. This is a … Continue reading Nutritious living and playing
Timani – en inngangport til en dypere forståelse av kropp og musisering
- For musikere - For ikke-musikere - For tangodansere Timani handler om å oppnå en bedre indre koordinering mellom de ulike delene av bevegelsesapparatet vårt og derved øke evnen til musisering eller ganske enkelt til å være komfortabel i egen kropp. Du oppnår en større sikkerhet og teknisk kontroll, bedre klang og større uttrykksmuligheter på … Continue reading Timani – en inngangport til en dypere forståelse av kropp og musisering
Tensegrity, tango and giant bridges
Question: What does a tango dancer, a giant bridge and a geodesic dome have in common? Answer: They are all subject to the same laws of physics pertaining to a specific kind of principle that I wish to talk about here. Tango dancers have feet. Feet are basically foundations and speaking about foundations it is … Continue reading Tensegrity, tango and giant bridges
Propriosepsjonen – vår sjette sans
Propriosepsjon - kroppens GPS Propriosepsjon eller Dypsensitivitet som den også kalles er vår kropps evne til, ubevisst, å vite hvor alle delene vi består av til enhver tid befinner seg i forhold til hverandre. Et enkelt eksempel: Hold hånden din under bordplaten så du ikke er i stand til å se den og vift tilfeldig … Continue reading Propriosepsjonen – vår sjette sans
Belastningsskader – musikerens svøpe
Belastningsskader til besvær Undersøkelser som bl.a. er gjort ved Norges Musikkhøgskole i Oslo viser at til tider så mye som 40% av elevene sliter med belastningsskader mens andelen blant profesjonelle er enda høyere. Smak på det tallet en gang til: 40%... 40% som opplever alt fra mildt, moderat ubehag i etterkant av øving og spilling til … Continue reading Belastningsskader – musikerens svøpe
The listening experience 