Can anybody help me with breathing

Spinka · Post by **Spinka** » Mon May 26, 2003 4:33 pm

Hi, I was playing the flute for 7 years and
forgot the most... Now I am doing a comeback (on my own, no teacher) and I just
can''t recall weather I should breath in via the mouse or the nose (whille
playing of course). Can any one advice me please? Thanks, spinka

damjan · Post by **damjan** » Mon May 26, 2003 6:28 pm

I am doing most of my breathing
through the mouth. When you simply drop your jaw a bit, the air will naturally
rush in (if your diaphragm is open), so it is much quicker than breathing
through the nose, and will fill up your lungs. I will sometimes breathe through
the nose for very small, short breaths, when there is no time for opening the
mouth. So, in a sense, you use both, but mostly it should be through the
mouth.

Starqle · Post by **Starqle** » Mon May 26, 2003 10:18 pm

when I take in big breaths, I
usually breathe through both. However, the mouth takes in most of the air.

Spinka · Post by **Spinka** » Tue May 27, 2003 8:01 am

Thanks a lot, but sometimes I am
plaing a pice in which I simplly don't have time to take breath, waht should I
do than? Spinka

Starqle · Post by **Starqle** » Tue May 27, 2003 10:57 pm

there's five solutions I know of
when you're playing alone: 1. play the piece faster 2. learn to take really
fast breaths - and don't be afraid to cut some of those long notes short (but
get the downbeats 3. pretend there is a grand pause somewhere 4. leave out a
couple of notes (NOT the downbeats) and breathe there 5. learn circular
breathing

BandSlave · Post by **BandSlave** » Tue May 27, 2003 11:30 pm

Try playing the piece slower at
first, when practicing alone, and when doing this, find places where a breath is
convinient. Also, work on your breathing, breath in deep and fast. Before
playing that part of the piece, take a HUGE breath, then find time to take
smaller breaths in between notes. You'll get used to it, start slow and work it
up to speed, everything will be wonderful! -Abby

Penny · Post by **Penny** » Thu Jul 10, 2003 5:39 pm

breathing through the mouse is fine,
just don't breath through the rat. Aren't I a [:devil:] [:devil:] [:devil:]
[:devil:] [:devil:] Both seems to be the common answer although most air comes
in through the mouse, I mean mouth with the nose suplementing. Many people are
mouth breathers or have sinus problems and only use the mouse. Not sure how
anyone could play only using the nose but some claim they do.[:p] [:p]

Marion M · Post by **Marion M** » Sat Nov 01, 2003 4:04 pm

Very interesting tip. I do have a
question. I have been listening to a lot of flute recordings lately, and it
seems as if I am noticing a different techique oher than tonguing or slurring.
Can you help me identify how I can obtain that exclusive sound. Thanks.

randomflutist2354 · Post by **randomflutist2354** » Sun Nov 02, 2003 8:34 am

Hello! I am Lizzie and I am 15 years
old and I have been playing the flute for 4/5 years now! For breathing, DO NOT
lift your shoulders up. Relax your shoulders and take a deep breath. You should
be able to carry on with that breath for atleast 4 measures. If you can't,
don't worry just practice! I hope I have helped! If you need any more help just
post a message! ~randomflutist[:)]

flutietootie4lyfe · Post by **flutietootie4lyfe** » Sun Nov 02, 2003 8:08 pm

everyone ive heard said the corners
of your mouth good luck