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Breathing For Brass Players - Breathing Techniques to Improve Your Brass Playing

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  • čas přidán 15. 08. 2024
  • Breathing techniques are often discussed amongst brass players. Which is the best? Which is most effective? In this video, I discuss different ways we can go about taking more efficient breaths before we play. I will show you how to use the air that is already available in our bodies rather than inhaling before playing, and will also show the length of time that I can hold a note when applying different breathing techniques. I have a "special guest" to demonstrate how to create a sound by simply using the air that is available.
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Komentáře • 32

  • @hakanbjorkman
    @hakanbjorkman Před 3 lety +17

    Interesting - Doing just what you are talking about, I often tell my students to even exhale before playing a phrase (sigh of relief). Then you will find out that you actually are able to get a good sound and play much longer than you might think. On an almost empty tank...

    • @TheChopsShop
      @TheChopsShop  Před 3 lety +2

      That’s very true. Once we exhale the body purifies itself. The following air stream has a fresh start leading to the potential of a better sound. We have plenty of air in the tank, once we learn the most efficient way to use it playing becomes much easier.

  • @dunanbandman
    @dunanbandman Před rokem +4

    This is so great! The video of your dog is just so perfect and helpful. Cheers!

    • @TheChopsShop
      @TheChopsShop  Před rokem

      Jigga the dog continues to spread love to the community. Thanks for watching!

  • @adamtheis6662
    @adamtheis6662 Před rokem +5

    Wow, my mind is sorta blown. Just starting to mess around with this and I can see how my phrasing already is starting to change a lot - in a better way. I'm noticing that I was always trying to play the longest phrase I could and now taking these small breaks (which help as little rests) help to punctuate the phrasing. A breath doesn't have to mean the phrase is over...and I think I had sort of lost touch with that concept a bit. Thank you

    • @TheChopsShop
      @TheChopsShop  Před rokem

      Yes, think of your phrasing like a conversation.
      We use space in between our thoughts. The space is the breath, the tone is the conversation.

  • @josephlai9759
    @josephlai9759 Před 3 lety +5

    It reminds me what I do when doing long distance running in my younger days. No need for exertive inhaling. Inhaling comes natural after blowing out air in a systematic way in tandem with whichever stride one adopts.

    • @TheChopsShop
      @TheChopsShop  Před 3 lety +4

      That’s exactly what I try to apply when playing. Our respiratory system functions more efficiently when we’re not telling it what to do.

  • @lillianhusbymelien5471
    @lillianhusbymelien5471 Před 2 lety +2

    My daughter had a dog that was singing in the same way when she was squeezing a ball which made a piiip-tone when it expanded. He was also singing for a very long time: oaaaaayayayayayaya. This is the first time I have heard another dog do that, and definitely, that we could learn how to play an instrument from it. Thank you for this very good video!

    • @TheChopsShop
      @TheChopsShop  Před 2 lety +2

      I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Dogs are amazing teachers and great singers. We have so much we can learn from our own environment.

  • @JohnTarrSV
    @JohnTarrSV Před 3 lety +3

    Thanks for the videos and I’m truly sorry about the loss of your dear friend.

  • @otiravla
    @otiravla Před 2 lety +2

    Best instructions ever! Thank you Maestro

    • @TheChopsShop
      @TheChopsShop  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for checking out the video! I’m glad you found the information useful.

  • @Lucaschevasco
    @Lucaschevasco Před rokem +1

    Gracias JIGGA ♥ gracias a vos, excelente video!

    • @TheChopsShop
      @TheChopsShop  Před rokem +1

      Thank you. I miss my teacher everyday.😔

  • @marcogonzalez596
    @marcogonzalez596 Před 3 lety +2

    Excellent

  • @frankcastillo3231
    @frankcastillo3231 Před 3 lety +2

    Another awesome video. Sorry about your dog -- he really was a breath master. Frank

    • @TheChopsShop
      @TheChopsShop  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you frank, I miss my little guy. I was just using him as an example today in a lesson. His teachings live on.

  • @itsbjorn
    @itsbjorn Před 3 lety +5

    Thx for putting out some great videos...sorry about your dog...it's crazy what animals can teach us and how a pet can impact your life...

    • @TheChopsShop
      @TheChopsShop  Před 3 lety +2

      Hey Bjorn, I learned many life lessons from Jigga. I’m happy I was the person chosen for the task. He was an amazing pooch!

  • @CaliLiliIndies
    @CaliLiliIndies Před 3 lety +1

    This is AWESOME!😎🌊🐬🌊

  • @daspaulchen5575
    @daspaulchen5575 Před 3 lety

    Very helpful, thanks!!

    • @TheChopsShop
      @TheChopsShop  Před 3 lety

      You’re welcome. I’m glad the information was helpful to you.

  • @noahmarez
    @noahmarez Před 3 lety +2

    I love your shirt!

    • @TheChopsShop
      @TheChopsShop  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks, it’s one of my favorites as well!

    • @robertshaw7734
      @robertshaw7734 Před 2 lety +1

      @@TheChopsShop where did you get it?

    • @TheChopsShop
      @TheChopsShop  Před 2 lety +1

      I just goggle trombone t-shirts and take it from there.

  • @HansCarlsten
    @HansCarlsten Před 2 lety +2

    The instrument and also what register you play in should affect the need for air.

    • @TheChopsShop
      @TheChopsShop  Před 2 lety +2

      Correct, it’s not a one size fits all. The trick is to use the correct amount of air required for the musical passage. Overblowing a lot of the time stems from the concept of “I need as much air as possible to play all notes.” Allow the music to dictate how much air you need.