Klarinet Archive - Posting 000209.txt from 2000/12
From: "Tony Wakefield" <tony-wakefield@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Breathing
Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2000 13:52:12 -0500
I wasn`t aware that breathing thru` the nose was a yoga exercise, in all
seriousness. But obviously a medical condition will require some
re-thinking. May I ask does that apply to you Marty? If so, could you share
with us how you overcome any breathing difficulties when playing. I`m not
experienced medically with all of these difficulties, so would certainly
welcome anything constructive. So, I can only advise and help any pupils of
mine to breath in a way which would be most comfortable for <their own>
dilemma. I have some experience with asthma, and yes, breathing thru` the
mouth is really the only easy way for this complaint. One has to be very
careful in advising how fast the air flow into the clarinet may be for these
pupils, as they can very quickly feel light-headed, and may indeed faint.
My post was obviously intended for the majority, none of who have as yet
related any breathing problems similar what you list. For the majority, what
I originally posted can be very, very useful. It has indeed been an
important part of Trinity College`s teaching (U.K.) up to a couple of years
ago, when Peter Howes retired, after serving several years as Principal of
the Junior Woodwind Department.
Best,
Tony W.
----- Original Message -----
From: <martinmarks@-----.com>
Subject: Re: [kl] Breathing
> Breathing through the nose may be helpful as a yoga excercise, but for
> players with sinus passages that are not completely clear or who
experience
> even occasional colds, have allergies or deviated septums, relying on
this
> method could be extremely dangerous in my opinion.
> Marty Marks
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