Klarinet Archive - Posting 000024.txt from 2010/09
From: rlawbaumann@-----.com Subj: Re: [kl] breathing problems Date: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:13:36 -0400
Hi Janice,
What mouthpiece are you using? It may have too much resistance with your reed of choice and forcing you to work too hard to produce a tone.
Bob Baumann
Eureka, MO
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From: Janice Rosen <operanut@-----.com>
To: Klarinet@-----.com
Sent: Fri, Sep 3, 2010 7:57 am
Subject: [kl] breathing problems
Hello,
I used to play the clarinet as a child and teenager and played every day for
long hours of practice and performed in my high school band. I never had any
problems with breathing or getting out of breath while playing.
I stopped playing the clarinet for about 30 years (which I regret) in order to
focus on college, graduate school, and career.
Two years ago I started taking up clarinet and clarinet lessons as a refresher
to rebuild my skills and its been coming along nicely.
I am having a problem with breathing, though. I can't seem to play the
clarinet for more than 15 minutes without getting out of breath. I do not have
asthma. I never get out of breath when walking long distances or singing. I
can sing all day without getting out of breath and can hold notes long and
steady as well as professional singers can. I never got out of breath when
playing the clarinet all day as a child or teenager.
So now why am I getting out of breath so easily with the clarinet? My teacher
says this is not normal and wants to help me find a way to overcome the
breathing problem. I use a number 3 reed which my teacher says is just right
for me.
If you have any suggestions, we would be grateful for the help.
Thank you.
Janice Rosen
Washington, DC
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