Embodied String Playing

Movement is a powerful tool for beginning string players. When setting up new musicians on thier instruments, utilizing these simple warmup movements help students gain more awareness of and agenecy over their bodies. This holistic approach not only leads to a more comfortable set up, but also develops more confidence and autonomy in their musical learning and daily lives.

Confidence

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Movement

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Awareness

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Agency

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Autonomy

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Confidence ✳︎ Movement ✳︎ Awareness ✳︎ Agency ✳︎ Autonomy ✳︎

Movements and exercises for the classroom:

Access google spreadsheet here.

Body warmup examples with music

Access slide deck here.

Demo Video: Student led body warm up

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If you try any of this with your students let me know! What worked, what didn’t?

Do you have warmups that you love? Let me know! I am always adding to the list of momvements that support students in string playing.