RE: Faith and achievement
August 16, 2016 at 6:53 pm
(This post was last modified: August 16, 2016 at 6:58 pm by The Grand Nudger.)
Just as endlessly hammering out scales is good training, particularly for improvisation. Familiarity, knowing what sounds like what...where it is, and how it fits with the rest. You don't think much about walking either, I bet. That's familiarity, not faith.
Most study of "the zone" occurs in the context of professional musicians practicing. So there's your way....sadly, it's practice. I suppose that;s to be expected, since "the zone" seems to be, itself, an effect of intense focus..rather than of losing oneself or being un-involved. We forget to take notice of ourselves when we're busy. Personally, I like strenuous physical activity for achieving the zone (but I call them zen moments, gimme a hoe and a rake).
Most study of "the zone" occurs in the context of professional musicians practicing. So there's your way....sadly, it's practice. I suppose that;s to be expected, since "the zone" seems to be, itself, an effect of intense focus..rather than of losing oneself or being un-involved. We forget to take notice of ourselves when we're busy. Personally, I like strenuous physical activity for achieving the zone (but I call them zen moments, gimme a hoe and a rake).
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