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Author: sanya
Date: 2005-02-12 00:26
This is such a dumb thing to worry about, but I've been trying to learn how to circular breathe because it is just so cool, haha, and my mom keeps on telling me that she learned how when she was younger in yoga class, but before learning, she passed out about 10 times. I've heard this a lot from oboists especially; the fact that whilst practicing circular breathing, it's very easy to lose conciousness. Although I have fainted before, it's obviously not a good thing and now I'm a bit worried I might pass out. Has anyone ever experienced this? How would I keep my senses and learn how to circular breathe properly at the same time?
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Author: ron b
Date: 2005-02-12 06:36
This is not a dumb thing to worry about. In my opinion, it's a trivial pursuit. Depends on your perspective though, I suppose. Watch someone else have a go at it long enough, maybe you'll move on to something worthwhile... like playing your instrument well. Who wants to hear someone hold a note for half an hour anyway???
However, if you really are determined to do circular breathing do so by small increments. As with any stunt that requires physical conditioning, you need to work up to it.
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Author: John J. Moses
Date: 2005-02-12 15:25
Sanya & Ron B:
I have been using and teaching circular breathing for 20+ years. It's easy to learn and fun to do. Is it necessary to be a great clarinetist...I don't think so?
I doesn't cause you to faint, freak-out, or feel sick. I doesn't require great physical conditioning...unless you like to work out at the gym after practice time.
Circular breathing is just a simple technique to help you play longer phrases with ease, or do cute parlor tricks for your friends and family!
Enjoy learning new things each day.
JJM
Légère Artist
Clark W. Fobes Artist
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Author: William
Date: 2005-02-12 15:51
Every time I try circular breathing, my pitch goes "south" and I sound like a hog snorting in the barnyard. The likes of Charles Neidich and Robert Spring, however, can pull it off without anyone even noticing. But me, I seem to run out of reserve air before I can take in enough to replace it. *Dizzy Gilespie cheeks might be of some help* But serioulsy, it doesnt seem to be that hard a concept to learn (I've done it smoothly with my childhood chemistry set flame blower), just can seem to make it work with a clarinet.
(I feel your CBing pain)
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Author: Covalaga
Date: 2005-02-12 16:05
Some people find Circular Breathing quite easy to learn, others find it impossible. Basically it is a method where you produce a note from forcing the air contained in your mouth, whilst breathing in through you nose. A very simple way to learn is to take a straw and a glass of water. Blow 'bubbles' with the straw and try at the same time to breath in through your nose. In time you will find the natural way that this can be done. There are many instances where you might need to to play a continuous note for a long time, so its worth learning this technique. An good example of playing a continous note is on the long note at the end of ''Harlem Nocturne'', especially if ou are playing Alto sax. Good Luck.
Post Edited (2005-02-12 21:11)
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Author: clarnibass
Date: 2005-02-12 17:05
I don't know how to do circular breathing, but I think it can help a lot. A lot of times I have ideas for long phrases but have to stop to breath. If you listen to people like Anthony Braxton, Roland Kirk, Evan Parker, you can hear some great ideas done with circular breathing.
If anyone know the CD called 'Clarinette' by Louis Sclavis, the last track has something that maybe is circular breathing. Very interesting.
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2005-02-12 17:32
I guess circular breathing could be likened to a sting player changing bow directions on a long sustained note. They have to make the change, but it does take practice to make it smooth and uninterrupted.
Seems to basically be the wind instrument version of that technique.
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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Author: EEBaum
Date: 2005-02-12 17:34
I've done it by accident on occasion. Once in a great while, during a very long note, my brain seems to take a short vacation during about the time I should breathe, and the cheeks and lungs pick up the slack.
-Alex
www.mostlydifferent.com
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