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kevin_soda Heavyweight Member
Joined: 20 Jan 2015 Posts: 558 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2017 9:02 am Post subject: The Breath... |
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I know it's strange but being relaxed doesn't come naturally to me and I have trouble with tension when I breathe. It's there when I inhale so, of course, it's there when I exhale. A full exhale to exhaust as much air from my lungs as possible before breathing to play seems to allow me a more natural breath. I understand Mr. Adam preferred the least complicated and most natural connection with music and that relaxed breathing is a big part of that process. I also know I should probably get around to reading The Breathing Book, and it's on the list, but can anyone provide some insight on this perspective? _________________ Kevin |
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PH Bill Adam/Carmine Caruso Forum Moderator
Joined: 26 Nov 2001 Posts: 5860 Location: New Albany, Indiana
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Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2017 10:29 am Post subject: |
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I'll have more time to reply later, but off hand...
Tension needs to be minimized (which doesn't mean there isn't energy). I see lots of lazy breathing under the motto of "relaxation."
Our first goal is a relaxed sound. A relaxed breath follows naturally from there. _________________ Bach trumpet artist-clinician
Clinical Professor of Jazz Trumpet, University of Illinois
Professor Emeritus of Jazz Studies, Indiana University Jacobs School of Music
Faculty Jamey Aebersold Jazz Workshops 1976-2019
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Billy B Heavyweight Member
Joined: 12 Feb 2004 Posts: 6130 Location: Des Moines
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Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2017 11:39 am Post subject: |
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When that basketball player comes to the free throw line they invariably take a breath to relax. _________________ Bill Bergren |
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