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Quote: Originally Posted by ekspain its difficult to explain. For years I've been trying to grasp Francois bow arm, and also, as basic as it sounds- even just the position of the bass itself. When he plays, its as if the instrument is a part of him. To have that integration of the instrument and the human being is what I'm striving for. He will say something like, "you have to adapt the instrument to your body, not the body...

its difficult to explain. For years I've been trying to grasp Francois bow arm, and also, as basic as it sounds- even just the position of the bass itself. When he plays, its as if the instrument is a part of him. To have that integration of the instrument and the human being is what I'm striving for. He will say something like, "you have to adapt the instrument to your body, not the body to the instrument" which I...

Some thoughts, if I may be honest... You seem to be struggling to control yourself. Keep trying, but realize what you're doing. If you are trying to learn something, practice the wrong way will not achieve what practicing the right will achieve - obviously. Sent aside a few minutes and address it. See the problem. Take time. Give yourself a few minutes separate from all your other assignments to just try and feel something good. If...