That Swing

There is information {guidance} that precedes normal sensation and ends up being much more useful. It is an energy sense, a feeling of ebb and flow that you can experience a split second before you feel a kinesthetic change. Musicians who play music in which rhythm is the most essential aspect call this feeling of flow the "groove" or "being in the pocket" Athletes call it "being in the zone" or "playing out of your head". Duke Ellington was referring to it when he wrote: "It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing." "That Swing" is the flow of life energy and ease that characterizes any high-quality performance. It is that especially valuable content that transcends all style and form.