I. Preparing to Play
   • Watch the BREATH
   • Balance torso on SITTING BONES
   • Allow SPINE gently to lengthen
   • Allow SHOULDERS to remain relaxed
   • Free NECK of unnecessary tension
   • Balance HEAD lightly on torso (like a helium balloon)
   • Feel pendulous ARMS supported by torso
   • Sense FEET supported by floor
   • Allow LEGS to fall gently apart
   • Maintain KINESTHETIC AWARENESS
   • Watch the BREATH

II.  While Practicing & Playing
   • Maintain KINESTHETIC AWARENESS
     (monitor spine/neck/head constantly)
   • Release MEDIAL DELTOID regularly
     (let upper arm hang as often as possible)
   • Release EXTENSORS regularly
     (lift forearm with biceps and let hand hang slightly to prevent
     accumulation of extensor tension)
   • Keep WRIST FREE when moving side-to-side or up-and-down
     (release extensors and let fingers “hang”slightly from wrist)
   • Rest NON-PLAYING FINGERS on keys
     (don’t waste extensor muscle energy holding non-playing
     fingers in the air)    
   • BREATHE!