Guide to the Breathing Gym – Book Only

Description

Warm-ups for wind instrument players usually consist of exercises to prepare the fingers and lips.Warm-ups for singers often develop range and diction.However the source of the sound when playing a wind instrument or singing is often overlooked: breathing.Breathing correctly when singing or playing a wind instrument uses a great deal more of our lung capacity than we normally use in everyday life.This extreme use of our airflow is a skill that must be practiced.A good sound requires good breathing, and the exercises in The Breathing Gym are designed to give musicians control and efficiency of breath.These exercises improve musicians’ tone, stamina, and all-around performance.These exercises can be used as part of a warm-up routine, as a mid-rehearsal change of pace, or to address specific issues such as dynamics, articulation and phrasing in a certain piece of music.The exercises can also help produce a calm, focused atmosphere before a performance or competition.