Control changes impact. How to make a tarraxo movement land
Impact is born of contrast and intention. A small movement, fully inhabited, hits harder than a big empty one.
Stretch the movement like honey, then cut it off like a snap. The accent is local and crisp while the rest of the body stays calm. Aim it at an accent in the music, then release, and let it resonate.
One true impact per phrase. Any more and nothing stands out.
Control is what separates a tarraxo accent from a jerk.
Smaller movement. Clearer intention.
Control changes impact, step by step
IMPACT DOES NOT COME FROM USING MORE FORCE.
Impact is born of contrast and intention, not of size.
A small movement, fully inhabited, hits harder than a big empty one.
Stretch the movement like honey, then cut it off like a snap.
The accent is local and crisp. The rest of the body stays calm.
An accent in the music is an opportunity. Lay your impact on it.
The release after the impact matters as much as the impact.
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This lesson comes from the book
The student's book · page 159
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