Music and Taijiquan

[mograph]

I don't know about Tai Chi practice, but I have noticed that I can spar for a lot longer without getting tired if I have the right kind of music playing. (For me, that means something danceable with a good backbeat. Nothing too fast and aggressive or too slow and relaxing.)

It's my understanding that soldiers can march much longer when accompanied by a band.

 

[Tony Dismukes]

It's my understanding that soldiers can march much longer when accompanied by a band.

It’s been over 40 years since I went through basic training for the National Guard, and I can still hear marching cadences in my head clearly.

 

[isshinryuronin]

It's my understanding that soldiers can march much longer when accompanied by a band.

Cadenced marching by drumbeat is ancient, was lost for a while then rediscovered in the 1700's I believe and has been with the military ever since with drum, music or vocals. Its benefit is when marching to a steady beat the pace can be regulated and increase endurance.

But a steady rhythm is not beneficial for individual combat where variation in tempo is desirable.

 

[Wing Woo Gar]

It’s been over 40 years since I went through basic training for the National Guard, and I can still hear marching cadences in my head clearly.

The Jodi’s?

 

[Wing Woo Gar]

Cadenced marching by drumbeat is ancient, was lost for a while then rediscovered in the 1700's I believe and has been with the military ever since with drum, music or vocals. Its benefit is when marching to a steady beat the pace can be regulated and increase endurance.

But a steady rhythm is not beneficial for individual combat where variation in tempo is desirable.

Maybe Banjo then?

 

[Wing Woo Gar]

Cadenced marching by drumbeat is ancient, was lost for a while then rediscovered in the 1700's I believe and has been with the military ever since with drum, music or vocals. Its benefit is when marching to a steady beat the pace can be regulated and increase endurance.

But a steady rhythm is not beneficial for individual combat where variation in tempo is desirable.

Definitely Banjo.

 

[Tony Dismukes]

The Jodi’s?

Among others.

C130 rolling down the strip
Airborne daddy gonna take a little trip
Stand up, hook up, shuffle to the door
Step right out and count to four
If my chute don’t open wide
I’ve got another one by my side
If that one should fail me too
Look out ground I’m coming through

Been over 40 years since I heard that, and it came right back without thinking about it.

 

[mograph]

Cadenced marching by drumbeat is ancient, was lost for a while then rediscovered in the 1700's I believe and has been with the military ever since with drum, music or vocals. Its benefit is when marching to a steady beat the pace can be regulated and increase endurance.

But a steady rhythm is not beneficial for individual combat where variation in tempo is desirable.

Yes, of course. The original post was referring to endurance during solo practice, if I recall.

 

[Wing Woo Gar]

Among others.

C130 rolling down the strip
Airborne daddy gonna take a little trip
Stand up, hook up, shuffle to the door
Step right out and count to four
If my chute don’t open wide
I’ve got another one by my side
If that one should fail me too
Look out ground I’m coming through

Been over 40 years since I heard that, and it came right back without thinking about it.

We had lots in military academy, got into some trouble for certain ones.

 

[Wing Woo Gar]

Among others.

C130 rolling down the strip
Airborne daddy gonna take a little trip
Stand up, hook up, shuffle to the door
Step right out and count to four
If my chute don’t open wide
I’ve got another one by my side
If that one should fail me too
Look out ground I’m coming through

Been over 40 years since I heard that, and it came right back without thinking about it.

We were just kids but I remember part of this one:
When my granny was 91, she did PT just for fun
When my granny was 92, she did PT better than you
When my granny was 93, she did PT better than me
When my granny was 94, she did PT just for scores
When my granny was 95, she did PT just to stay alive
When my granny was 96, she did PT just for kicks
When my granny was 97, she up and died and went to heaven…

 

[Wing Woo Gar]

Among others.

C130 rolling down the strip
Airborne daddy gonna take a little trip
Stand up, hook up, shuffle to the door
Step right out and count to four
If my chute don’t open wide
I’ve got another one by my side
If that one should fail me too
Look out ground I’m coming through

Been over 40 years since I heard that, and it came right back without thinking about it.

We called PT “penalty tour”. You got extra if you didn’t do your homework.