Klarinet Archive - Posting 000604.txt from 2000/12

From: Tony@-----.uk (Tony Pay)
Subj: Re: [kl] Stand or Sit?
Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2000 19:32:19 -0500

On Tue, 12 Dec 2000 03:22:23 EST, StephanieDavis99@-----.com said:

> I can take a deeper breath when I'm standing than when I'm sitting.
> Naturally this will be the case. The organs, including the lungs, are
> compressed into a smaller space when one is seated.

Well, I have to say I don't find this, and can't see why it should be
the case.

If I sit with my back straight, and take the deepest breath I can, and
then stand up, I can't breathe in any more as a result of standing.

> You'll also find that if you slump over, it will be more difficult to
> take deeper breaths.....you're compressing your muscles and organs and
> there is less "breathing room", if you will.

Yes, I understand that.

Tony
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