Breath Builder

fluteluversmom · Post by **fluteluversmom** » Thu Aug 14, 2003 10:18 am

Hi, last week my daughters teacher had her try a device
called a breath builder. It is a bottle with a small "ping pong" type of ball
inside of it. The object is to blow into it hard to get the ball to come to the
top and then breathe in and out to keep the ball at the top as long as you can.
This exercise is supposed to help you keep your breath more steady or
consistent. I was impressed with what I heard so I found one online and ordered
it. Have any of you ever used one of these? There is also a bag that you can use
but the bottle definitely seemed easier to use. Kim

flutietootie4lyfe · Post by **flutietootie4lyfe** » Thu Aug 14, 2003 7:02 pm

my friend uses the bag i think or she was talking about
getting one, do you know how much they cost (the bottle not the bag) thanks!

fluteluversmom · Post by **fluteluversmom** » Thu Aug 14, 2003 7:48 pm

Hi~ The Fluteworld catalog had the bottle for $19.99
but online they sell it for $17.99. Kim

Penny · Post by **Penny** » Thu Aug 14, 2003 8:29 pm

I believe that device came from the one they use after
surgery to get patients lungs cleared. I should know someone that still has
theirs. They send them home with the patients. Either that or I will stand at
the exit of the hospital and offer some old folks a fiver as they
leave.[:bigsmile:] [:bigsmile:] [:bigsmile:] [:praise:] [;)] [:0] [:bigsmile:]
[:bigsmile:]

fluteluversmom · Post by **fluteluversmom** » Thu Aug 14, 2003 9:34 pm

Penny~ Yep, that is exactly what I thought it was when
my daughters teacher took it out LOL I could hear an immediate difference in my
daughter after she used that in one lesson. I think it will be a wonderful help
when used regularly. I am betting a person could get one from a medical supply
store too. Kim

tarzaflute · Post by **tarzaflute** » Fri Aug 15, 2003 6:11 am

Hi. I have a breath builder with 3 tubes and 3 balls,
each weighing different weights. For mine I have to suck in air to get the balls
to rise, one at a time, then see how long I can breathe in for to keep the balls
up. I found that using this has definately made me a stronger player and I can
perform a better range of dynamics, as well as holding long notes [8)]

flute friend · Post by **flute friend** » Fri Aug 15, 2003 11:57 am

Dose any one know where I can get one?? Maybe should I
try my Midicail store in town and the music store and the hospital?? or
someplace else trying to under stand this thing. I remember my mom useing one of
those about 7 years ago and I don't know if it was cause of here surgary on her
neck or if it was for her flute playing cause she plays also. well if anyone
knows anythin more can ya please tell me! Thanks[:)]

Penny · Post by **Penny** » Fri Aug 15, 2003 4:09 pm

Music 123 has Breath Builder and a half dozen other
breath improvement devices. Fluteworld has a slightly different model.

flute friend · Post by **flute friend** » Fri Aug 15, 2003 4:57 pm

Whats the price range?? [:bigsmile:] Thanks!

Penny · Post by **Penny** » Fri Aug 15, 2003 7:18 pm

Take a look they are online stores. I think the
fanciest one at 123 was 24.95

flute friend · Post by **flute friend** » Fri Aug 15, 2003 7:37 pm

Okay thanks. But do you know the lowest price you can
find them at?? ir just the lowest price. Thanks a bunch!!![:p]

fluteluversmom · Post by **fluteluversmom** » Sat Aug 16, 2003 1:10 pm

Vanessa~ I think the cheapest I have seen is the Breath
Builder bag for about $14.95 at Music123. The tube which I ordered runs about
$17.95 at most places. The different places have different devices that can be
as much as $79.95. If you do a Google search with the words Breath Builder you
will get a number of websites to check out prices. I personally went with
Fluteworld because I have ordered from them before and they send things pretty
quickly

Kim

Princess · Post by **Princess** » Sat Sep 06, 2003 9:16 pm

So does a breath builder actually work, i have been
hearing different things?

fluteluversmom · Post by **fluteluversmom** » Sat Sep 06, 2003 11:36 pm

Well, I can say Yes it works for my daughter:) Kim
[quote] ---------------- On 9/6/2003 9:16:49 PM So does a breath builder
actually work, i have been hearing different things? ---------------- [/quote]

Princess · Post by **Princess** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 7:29 am

Do you know if Limpham Music or University Music sells
the breath builders? This would help me so so so so much, thank you.