12. Hand Strums Lute, Right

(l) Move the left foot half a step backward (slightly to the left) and shift the weight to the left leg. Turn the upper part of the body to the left. Bend the left arm and move it back with the palm in front of the left side of the chest, palm oblique down. Move the right palm in an arc forward and uPw4rd to in front of the body, palm oblique to the left. The head follows the body turn. Look ahead. (Fig.73)

(2) Turn the upper part of the they slightly to the right, lower the right palm slightly, forearm slightly turned outward and palm to the left and fingers pointing to the nose. Move the left palm forward past the left side of the chest to the inner side of the right arm, palm to the right to face tight elbow. At the same time, raise the right foot slightly, heel on the floor and knees lightly bent to form the right empty step. Face due west and look at the right palm. (Fig.74)

Points for attention: In the fired position, close the arms gently. Keep the head and the upper Part of the body upright, and neck erect. Drop the shoulders, relax the waist, and face due west.