Klarinet Archive - Posting 000836.txt from 2000/11

From: Tony@-----.uk (Tony Pay)
Subj: Re: [kl] Article: Breathing and Support
Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2000 10:45:44 -0500

On Sun, 26 Nov 2000 16:22:23 EST, Knaphet@-----.com said:

> Is the loudest sound is made when the abdominals are at their tensest
> AND the diaphragm is releasing as quickly as it can? The problem I am
> getting it is the possibility that some players focus on the abs and
> don't include the diaphragm enough, and since there is some
> coordination involved, they can't achieve their potential when it
> comes to producing a very loud sound.

You haven't understood, I think. The loudest sound is made when the
abdominal muscles are the only ones involved. The diaphragm, as a
muscle, is relaxed, and being pushed upwards.

Tony
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