Sniper & Ivory
Sniper
I’ve been looking at how timing and breath control keep a shot steady—kind of like the rhythm that guides a bow in a quiet piece. How do you keep your focus in the middle of a long, demanding run?
Ivory
I breathe slowly, like a metronome in my chest, and let each phrase be a soft landing. When the notes pile up, I count in my head, not in my eyes, so my mind stays in one place. If my heart starts racing, I pause for a beat, feel the silence, then let the music flow again. It’s like a steady pulse in a quiet song—just keep the rhythm in the bones.
Sniper
Sounds like you’ve got a solid rhythm in place. Keep that steady pulse—it’s the same steady focus you’d use when lining up a shot. Just let the music guide you, and you’ll stay on target.
Ivory
Thank you. I’ll keep the pulse steady and let the quiet of the music keep me on target.
Sniper
Glad to hear it. Keep the focus tight, and the rest will follow.
Ivory
Thank you. I’ll stay quiet and let the music hold my focus.