I found these notes among my papers. They were written, I think, around 2007. They eventually formed the basis of the AOV.

The Principles: A Short Preview

1. The basis of all virtuoso movements is a light touch. A light touch is the essence of all efficient motion [because it utilizes minimal energy].

2. In initiating an action, start from a position of rest, which is a state of soft body.

3. All actions generate tension; release this tension at the points of action and return to a state of soft body.

4. Pace your actions by synchronizing them to an inner pulse. Do not rush towards the beats. Wait for them to arrive and gently execute your actions lightly on the beat.

5. Maintain stability and balance each action with a counter force. Drive your action towards the counter force, allow that force to neutralize the action and keep you in stability.

6. Anticipate every move. Be in a state of constant readiness for the next moment.

7. Internalize your actions and let the unconscious mind take over your execution. Most physical actions are too complex for the conscious mind.

8. Link your actions together. Let each action drive you to the next. As you complete one action, capture the energy from that action and redirect it to the next, creating a chain of actions, each action powered by the previous action.

9. And tap into the power of everything around you. There is power in the strings. Feel the snap as you release each string and use that energy to drive you to the next action.

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