Movement Writing of Craftsmen Gestures
Movement Writing Symbol Chart

Rhythm Symbols
Rhythm 1
Major Count with Emphasis


Rhythm In-Between
Silent Minor Count


Rhythm 2
Silent Minor Count


Rhythm 3
Silent Minor Count


Contact Symbols
Touch
Basic contact

Grasp
Shows holding axe

Strike
Contact with force

Brush
Glide but leave surface

Glide or Rub
Continuous gliding contact

Press or Pressure
Touch plus Tension


Surface Symbols
Contact Over Surface


Surface Symbols
Contact Under Surface


Dynamics Symbols
Fast Emphasis

Tension

Slow

Smooth

Movement Arrows
Straight Movement

Curved Movement
Curved Movement

Curved Movement

Prop Symbols: Logs
Prop Symbols: Axes Neutral
Prop Symbols: Axes Hold Close to Blade
   
   
Prop Symbols: Axes Hold Close to Center of Shaft
   
   
Prop Symbols: Axes Hold Close to End of Shaft
   
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Movement Writing of Craftsmen Gestures
Movement Writing Symbol Chart