Klarinet Archive - Posting 000028.txt from 2010/09

From: David Thomas <dtclarinet@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] breathing problems
Date: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:57:43 -0400

Janice,

I have just released a breathing technique and have thought about
breathing a lot. I am a pro clarinetist who had some breathing
problems a few years ago.

There are a number of issues which may be causing problems for you,
from tight neck to tight shoulders or sternum. However it is difficult
to say without seeing you play. If you use Skype would be happy to try
to help you via a video call.

Sincerely,
David Thomas
http://blog.davidhthomas.net

On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 8:57 AM, Janice Rosen <operanut@-----.com> wrote:
>
> 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. =A0I 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 ord=
er to focus on college, graduate school, and career.
>
> Two years ago I started taking up clarinet and clarinet lessons as a refr=
esher to rebuild my skills and its been coming along nicely.
>
> I am having a problem with breathing, though. =A0 I can't seem to play th=
e clarinet for more than 15 minutes without getting out of breath. =A0I do =
not have asthma. =A0I never get out of breath when walking long distances o=
r singing. =A0I can sing all day without getting out of breath and can hold=
notes long and steady as well as professional singers can. =A0I 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? =A0My =
teacher says this is not normal and wants to help me find a way to overcome=
the breathing problem. =A0I use a number 3 reed which my teacher says is j=
ust 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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