Klarinet Archive - Posting 001000.txt from 1999/07

From: Gorgias Igor Sanchez <gisanche@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [kl] Breathing techniques
Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 09:33:59 -0400

There seems to be a debate between two major breathing techniques in the
production of sound. The first one consists of pushing the air by
tightening the abdominal muscles and keeping them pushed out.
The second technique in discussion consists of pushing the air through
more air, not by tightening the muscles. Supposedly the diafragm is to
push in and up. On the first technique the diafragm is supposed to remain
pushed out and down.
It seems to be quite contradictory for arriving to similar results.

Does anybody have any thought about this matter?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of this techniques?
Are there any more breathing techniques?

It would be great if information related to sound production such as
quality (dolce vs. agressive), projection, flexibilty in the tone and
other qualities can be provided.

Thanks,

Gorgias

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