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Author: chito
Date: 2006-05-27 14:14
I need some advice about this piece .I have concert next week and we will perform this duet i have big problem in my breathing in the last part 3rd mvt. when i play this part im totally tired and i cant breath enough any advice thank you
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Author: Danny Boy
Date: 2006-05-27 15:04
I have come across many clarinet players who seem to think it's a problem if you take lots of breaths.
Singers make a feature of breathing and the whole world can wait for them as far as they're concerned. They need to breathe to sing, we need to breathe to play, so don't worry about making your duet partner and pianist wait for you to put more in. I haven't played Il Convegno for years, but am currently working on the second Mendelssohn Concert Piece and the basset horn part has similar problems with breathing. Put in more, and don't be scared to take them.
Post Edited (2006-05-27 15:05)
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Author: chito
Date: 2006-05-27 15:37
Thank you danny boy this two piece i will play next week .Yes the concertpiece no.2 and Ill convegno has similar problem with breathing and specially they reqiured more thecnique. Maybe i need more time and preparation .
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Author: Bob Phillips
Date: 2006-05-27 15:37
I've been discussing breating with my teacher, and he's pretty loose about opening gaps in the phrases for breathing. He's had me experiment with finding places to take a breath; and its surprising to me how much freedom can be taken with the phrases and slurs to grab some air.
It still concerns me to break a slur to breathe; but if I record the options, its pretty easy to find an ok breathing spot.
It sure beats the alternative of being apoxic and passing out --or more mildly ruining my focus.
Bob Phillips
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Author: Phurster
Date: 2006-05-28 08:26
Circular breathing may be a long term option. I have a student who can do it (can't manage it myself yet). He can do it withoout losing tone quality. The sight of his cheek puffing out during his 4min tuneup note for band is a bit humourous though.
Chris
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2006-05-28 18:49
Relatively few people take as much air as they are able. Try inhaling, as Callas said, "from hair to hair." (Yes, it means what you think it means.) Let your abdomen drop down and out, and also expand your sides and back (below the ribs).
Also, it goes like the wind. Once you get started, switch from quarter notes (at 152) to half notes. At the right tempo, it's champagne overflowing. Anything less is flat beer.
Ken Shaw
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