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HansRhee Regular Member
Joined: 18 Jan 2005 Posts: 91 Location: Toronto
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Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 5:27 pm Post subject: Question while applying 'Prelude to Brass Playing' |
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Hi
I just borrowed a copy of 'Prelude to Brass Playing'.
I'm enjoying reading it very much. I just ran into a question while applying the so-called "Full breath" mentioned in Rafael Mendez's book.
In his book, he taught that concentrating on the lower rib cage and push it down as far as you can. It feels a bit awkward because I feel the uneasy pessure in my stomach, pushing down the organs. Still that is what should be happening according to his method. I wonder if I do that too often or hard it might cause some problems like hernia. Or any suggestions on correct breathing will be great. Please advise. _________________ Yamaha 6335, Bach 3C,Harmon mute, Home-made mute. |
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trpt.hick Rafael Méndez Forum Moderator
Joined: 16 Jul 2004 Posts: 2634
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Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 11:55 pm Post subject: |
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I think what Mendez is talking about is the diaphram moving down when inhaling. Keep in mind that this large muscle runs horizontal just under the rib cage. In rest position (exhaled) it is dome-shaped, facing upwards. As it flattens (moving downward), air is drawn into the lungs.
I don't think he meant for the ribs to be pushed downwards. It's pretty tough to do that! I would imagine it will be quite uncomfortable to even try to do it.
I re-read that section a couple of times just before writing this and I feel certain that you are misinterpreting his explanations. I have to admit they seem a bit confusing.
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plp Heavyweight Member
Joined: 11 Feb 2003 Posts: 7023 Location: South Alabama
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Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 2:57 pm Post subject: |
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This was a big stumbling block for me for a while. A vocal teacher told me to visualize 'filling up the sides' rather than forcing my abdomen out. It's wierd, but it works for me. The lower portion extends without tension, allowing a fuller breath in less time. It also stopped me from lifting my shoulders, a bad habit my teacher broke me of.
Of course, then I saw Bud Brisbouis. Too bad nobody broke him of lifting his shoulders, just think, he couldda been somebody... |
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