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Re: First Oboe Video

Author: Chris P
Date: 2012-05-31 12:46

Are you breathing through your nose?

I think you shouldn't do this because it's too noisy and also you can't intake or exhale large quantities of air quickly in that way. If you're worried about upsetting your embouchure when breathing, don't be because if you already have a stable embouchure, then opening your mouth to breathe won't upset it and it will also give your chops time to relax.

You can keep the reed against either your top or lower lip when breathing so it'll still be in place and ready to go once you've taken a fresh breath.

Circular breathing is a different matter and you can only exhale/inhale through your nose while still playing in this manner. But in regular playing, always breathe through your mouth as it's far quieter and more efficient.

Microphones and nearby players will pick up noisy breathing, so practice breathing in and out on its own and especially breathing quietly instead of gasping - I was told this at primary school by my class teacher who used to do studio backing vocals as the last thing you want to hear on any track is noisy breathing.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
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