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The Formula for Sound Sigil Creation: Variation and Improvisation Ep#56

Creating sound medicine is related to creating a space where the nervous system can feel safe. This space can be facilitated through sound sigils and through somatic, hypnotic, ecstatic dance.

Deni Van employs a specific formula using two main possibilities for creating a sound sigil: variation and improvisation. Variation involves creating something new from a song that already exists, such as taking a verse, chorus, or a single line from a favorite song and creating variation based on a specific intention. Improvisation, conversely, is something created from scratch. The Boss MK505 MK2 looping device is used in this process.
Variation involves creating something new from a song that already exists, such as taking a verse, chorus, or a single line from a favorite song and creating variation based on a specific intention. Improvisation, conversely, is something created from scratch. The Boss MK505 MK2 looping device is used in this process.

As a neuroscience coach, Deni discusses how using odd time signatures is crucial because they speak directly to the nervous system and help it stay in a state of attention. The nervous system is so used to the 4-4 beat that it might otherwise tune the music out completely. The demonstration of variation uses an 8-4 time signature where the percussion is broken down into a 3-3-2 pattern. The demonstration of improvisation uses a 7-4 timing at 111 beats per minute.

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