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Re: Circular breathing - discussion

Author: d-oboe
Date: 2007-05-23 10:11

I understand the nature of the circular breath, but what I'm arguing is that its use sometimes takes the place of looking for strategic places to breathe.

To the audience, the physical act of breathing makes the performance seem more natural. So in a sense, very well placed breathing (in the middle of a phrase!) can add to the performance, instead of taking away from it.

"What kind of playing are you talking about?"
I guess I was referring more to the people who are very desperate to learn how to circular breathe, in hopes of improving their phrasing, and oboe finesse. By saying "shy away" I meant that, rather than face the problem head on (the problem being a long phrase) the circular breath is used by many as cheat, or a way out. But to me, it just is not the right way!

Given all this - I DO circular breathe, on occasion. I find myself using it mostly in material that isn't as familiar (sight reading, and short-notice gigs) rather than actually practicing it, and planning it into a performance.

My point? Learn to circular breathe! Why not? But keep it always as a secondary to finding the true phrasing.

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