Graham English Posted November 16, 2002 Share Posted November 16, 2002 The Tangerine Technique Are you ready to instantly create the relaxed, alert state of body and mind you desire for playing? This technique will: -Increase physical coordination -Improve memory -Instantly find "the zone" -Increase mental focus -Discover the ideal creative state -And more! Here are the steps to follow: 1. Hold an imaginary tangerine in your hand and really experience it. Smell it, see the color, feel the weight and texture. Toss the tangerine back and forth between your hands. 2. Now catch the tangerine in your dominant hand and bring it to the top back part of your head. Touch that area gently and imagine feeling the tangerine resting there while you bring your arm down and relax your shoulders. This is a magic tangerine and will stay in place 3. Close your eyes and let the tangerine balance where you left it. Notice what happens to your physical and mental state as you do this. You will feel relaxed and alert. With your eyes still closed, imagine your field of vision opening up. 4. Maintain the relaxed feeling of alertness as you open your eyes and begin playing. Playing with this technique lets you find the ideal flow state. Soon finding this peak performance state will become automatic. You can also experiment substituting the tangerine for a wizard's cap. Be creative and enjoy! Respectfully, Graham English ++ Graham English ++ Ear Training, Songwriting Tips, and Music Theory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mte Posted November 16, 2002 Share Posted November 16, 2002 hey sound strange but it works not only in music but every time I need to relax thanks (btw I got that in your newsletter already, Graham) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gulliver Posted November 17, 2002 Share Posted November 17, 2002 I agree. That's something very interesting (and fun to boot!). Thanks... I am back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham English Posted November 17, 2002 Author Share Posted November 17, 2002 Cool It's been an amazing tool for me. I'm glad it helps you too. ++ Graham English ++ Ear Training, Songwriting Tips, and Music Theory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pim Posted November 17, 2002 Share Posted November 17, 2002 It works too good: I ate it for breakfast My Music I always wondered what happened after the fade out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rod76 Posted November 17, 2002 Share Posted November 17, 2002 Arent you just supposed to drop a tangerine microdot or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Fortner Posted November 18, 2002 Share Posted November 18, 2002 There's also the Cucumber Technique. "Now relax those muscles, and try to realize that your need to reject the cucumber is illusory..." The Tangerine method is useful for finding the zone in which you'll do the best creative work. The Cucumber Technique helps you to be at peace with what you'll get paid for it. Stephen Fortner Principal, Fortner Media Former Editor in Chief, Keyboard Magazine Digital Piano Consultant, Piano Buyer Magazine Industry affiliations: Antares, Arturia, Giles Communications, MS Media, Polyverse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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