1:4:2
by CHRIS MERRILL
Released on July 28, 2017
1:4:2 (Released July 28, 2017)
Beautiful, classically inspired music for performing the simple 1:4:2 breath. Built in 7 bar patterns, this music stirs the emotions, lifts the soul and brings a joyful stillness perfect for relaxation.
Track 1: One Four Two Breath (Medium)
This 7 bar pattern based track is a contemporary, chamber ensemble piece. The breath in this piece takes approximately 30 secs to complete an entire round. Take the first 8 beats to get accustomed to the speed of the music, and then begin on the 9th beat (3rd bar).
Track 2: One Four Two Breath (Slow)
This a slow, gentle, yet moving and emotional 30 minute piece. Perfect for extended breath practices and relaxation, this track is built using an ascending 7 bar pattern, inverted to make the piece a little bit more interesting. Each 7 bars takes approximately 45 seconds to complete.
Track 3: One Four Two Breath (Very Slow)
This is an extended breath practice that is both advanced and exemplary for relaxation. The 7 bar pattern takes a full 60 seconds to complete a single round of breath, and utilizes an ascending and descending scale to mark the passing of time while simultaneously indicating the breath pattern: one bar on the ascending scale, 4 bars sustained, and 2 bars in a descending pattern.