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Air Support and Diaphragm Movement

Author: BaconLord
Date: 2020-02-02 11:51

I’ve been focusing lately on the whole Air Support concept.
As we know, when one breathes in correctly for clarinet, we breathe in from our diaphragm, thus making our belly expand.
But what about when we exhale and push out the air? I’ve heard different answers from multiple clarinetists and colleagues ranging in skill level.
When I push out the air into the clarinet and tighten my core (to support), does my belly need to go in our out? Or what does it need to do?

Also, how can I make my airstream more narrow and focused so that my sound doesn’t spread?

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