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Author: locke9342
Date: 2016-05-05 04:46
I can't think of the term for whatever reason right not, but I would like to be able to phrase longer. I can barely play through one and a half scales without taking a breath right now. What are some exercises to better this?
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Author: WhitePlainsDave
Date: 2016-05-05 05:16
Aerobic ones. Running, treadmill, stair climber, elliptical trainer, rowing.
And lots of clarinet practice.
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Author: locke9342
Date: 2016-05-05 05:30
Okay, so this is a general thing, nothing specific to clarinet got it
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Author: TomS
Date: 2016-05-05 06:04
Good pulmonary function is important and can be improved with the right kind or exercise, but importantly, knowing how to take and how to recognize a FULL BREATH is most important. You also may have more air left, before taking a breath, than you may realize.
I make a point to take an enormous FULL BREATH as often as I can work it into the music. At age 63+, I can easily play much longer phrases than I could when I was 17.
Also, if you have an instrument that is stuffy or has leaks, or using a too resistant MP and reed setup will frustrate playing longer in one breath. I often play a free blowing setup with a 5RV-lyre/88 (non 13) and Legere Signature 2.75 or 3.00 and this is very efficient, controllable and non-fatiguing.
My three cents ...
Tom
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Author: derf5585
Date: 2016-05-05 06:25
This should help. It helped me
Breath Builder Voldyne Volumetric Exerciser
http://www.amazon.com/Breath-Builder-Voldyne-Volumetric-Exerciser/dp/B000Y02JMI/ref=sr_1_3_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1462414485&sr=1-3&keywords=breathing+meter
fsbsde@yahoo.com
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2016-05-05 06:31
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lso, if you have an instrument that is stuffy or has leaks, or using a too resistant MP and reed setup will frustrate playing longer in one breath. I often play a free blowing setup with a 5RV-lyre/88 (non 13) and Legere Signature 2.75 or 3.00 and this is very efficient, controllable and non-fatiguing. A huge factor. lighter reed and less backpressure means less to "overcome", and will fatigue you less.
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Aerobic ones. Running, treadmill, stair climber, elliptical trainer, rowing.
And lots of clarinet practice. In the past I used to think aerobics were a big factor, but after much debating and seeing TONS of great players of wind instruments, with great enduring chops, who did NOT look like they were strict, regular using of treadmills, stair climbers, etc., I changed my mind.
I WILL say that staying relaxed will help. relax your upper and lower body, and try not to play tensely. It helps.
I think your setup (as said before, lighter, more freeblowing), and being able to take good deep breaths are the most important.
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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Author: Bob Bernardo
Date: 2016-05-05 08:57
Before you do anything, how old are you and are you medically fit to exercise?
Designer of - Vintage 1940 Cicero Mouthpieces and the La Vecchia mouthpieces
Yamaha Artist 2015
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