Student and Musicians warm ups by Continuum before practice will make such a difference to your playing

The De la Maré Music Continuum | Adaptive, Pressure-Free Music Learning Framework

This is part of the Continuum Pathway — full lesson + worksheets on Patreon.

     Ease of Movement is integral to the Continuum Approach

 

Music School Warm-Up Routine by Continuum

 

6–8 minutes – Do this at the start of every lesson 

 

1. Posture Reset (30 seconds)
   • Stand (or sit) tall, feet hip-width
   • Shoulders relaxed down, head gently lifted
   • Take 3 slow, deep breaths
2. Neck & Shoulders (1 minute)
   • Roll shoulders forward 5 times, then backward 5 times
   • Gently tilt head side to side (ear to shoulder)
   • Look up, down, left, right
3. Arms & Wrists (1.5 minutes)
   • Shake arms loosely like wet spaghetti
   • Circle wrists 10 times each direction
   • Stretch each finger gently
   • Prayer stretch (palms together, lower hands)
4. Chest & Ribs (Intercostals) (1–1.5 minutes)
   • Open chest: reach arms wide or clasp hands behind back
   • Gentle side bends (one arm overhead) – 10 seconds each side
   • Thread the Needle stretch (gentle twist) each side
5. Lower Back & Core (1 minute)
   • Cat-Cow (seated or standing) – 5 times
   • Pelvic tilts (tilt pelvis forward and back)
   • Bird-Dog balance (opposite arm & leg) – 5 seconds each side
6. Final Wake-Up (1 minute)
   • Deep breaths with arms rising on inhale
   • Wiggle and tap fingers in the air
   • Shake everything out and find your best playing posture

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Quick Tips for Students

 

• Move gently – never force or bounce
• Breathe slowly and deeply
• This protects your back, shoulders and arms so you can play for life!

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