Here is a link to a blog posted on the same topic:
https://www.longwhitecloudqigong.com/should-you-play-music-when-practicing-qigong/#:~:text=Calming%20music%20may%20help%20us,a%20more%20dynamic%20qigong%20practice.

– I hope it’s ok to post other’s content here.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts about music. I have actually been using music by a soloist pianist named Matthew Mayer for some time now and find that it helps me to connect to my inner world much easier. As a matter of fact, on the days that I struggle to practice (all too often!), if I put on his music, I will immediately be drawn to the movement. I do, however, have a strong connection to him and his music so perhaps we just need to find the music that works for us as individuals.

Thank you for your willingness to share so much of yourself with us. It takes courage and great love. You are making a difference in our lives!

It doesn’t have to be slow because you can just do several beats per move.

You’re absolutely right about imperfect practice!

Yes! I just did a session with binaural beats and a headset. It was very relaxing. Thoughts were loosely held and I could let go of them more easily than without music. Thank you for the suggestion!

Huh. So, the equivalent of setting yourself a specific tempo (ideally, a slower one) using something like a metronome? That is an interesting idea as it is easy to speed up or slow down doing a set, as you obviously know.

So for you, the Dead are like my Beethoven.

Congrats on a 159 day streak! Keep up the good work!