Klarinet Archive - Posting 000644.txt from 2000/12

From: Ann H Satterfield <klarann@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] deep breaths: Stand or Sit?
Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2000 19:32:59 -0500

On Tue, 12 Dec 2000 10:32:44 -0500 Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.com>
writes:

snip

> I did find in my own experimentation that, if
> one draws a breath while SLOUCHING in a chair and then rises, more
> air can indeed be taken into the lungs. If one is sitting up
properly,
> however, there is no significant gain. My conclusion then, is that
the REAL
> difference is not between standing and sitting, but between proper
> and improper posture.

This is also true for me.
My shoulders and upper torso have a much bigger effect on lung capacity
than sitting or standing.

I tried the full breath while seated, then stand and see if i could
inhale more...
1st time, slight addition (felt like a 'mouthful' of air.)
2nd time, no more.

I practice and play both standing and sitting.
Standing does seem to bring some improvement when I slump, but sitting
properly has little if any disadvantage.

The easiest way i have seen to check for best sitting posture for music
is to be able to stand immediately.

ann

`````Ann Satterfield```(Central Florida, USA)```
Imperial Symphony -- Principal Clarinet & Music (Librarian & Personnel)
Manager
Polk Community College -- Assistant Instrumental Music
~~~~www.imperialsymphony.org~~annhsatt@-----.com~~~~~~~

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