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Breathing [PART II]
[Suspension]
This is the 2nd shortest step in breathing
when you had filled your lungs to capacity,hold the "full"
position momentarily;the torso should remain expanded
and the throat open while you set the diaphragm and
abdominal-wall muscles for exhalation
Failure shall result dizziness,breathy tone and sharp in pitch,which quickly
loses resonance and becomes softer and flatter.
The brief suspension provides the muscular support that
must last for the full duration of the tone.
[Exhalation]
for wind instrument players,this is the active phase that requires the most control and finesse.
this control is provide by the tension between the diaphragm and the muscles o the abdominal wall and chest cavity.
Try to keep your rib cage wall expanded while simultaneously allowing the abdominal wall to contract towards its rest position.As the abdominal muscles press against the lungs ,the air is forced out.
Think of the chest as reserve tank,use only or EMERGENCIES!
Remember that muscular control is the key to breath support and that it takes more abdominal tension to play softly than it does play loudly.Do not tighten your throat even running low on air Actually constricting the throat muscles will do the opposite,restricting the air stream rather than propelling it out.
[The Diaphragm]
When teacher speaks of diaphragm they are generally referring to the abdominal muscles,the diaphragm cannot actually push air out of lungs.[see previous post to discover why]
Nor diaphragm can "support the air column"--that being the job of the abdominal wall ad ribcage muscles.Support is the isometric action of the tension between the diaphragm and abdominal muscles,which control the rate and pressure o air release.
Stop here hahas its weekend :D
[Information from:The flute book]
Administrator |Saturday, December 22, 2007
For your information:DBE PREPARE THIS SHALL BE QUITE ALONG ONE :D[Breathing]For wind instrument players,in contrast,
breathing is a 3 step process.
Inhalation(inspiration),
suspension and
exhalation(expiration)
the t
hird stage is the most importantthe ability to control exhalation with the lungs and
abdominal muscles before the air stream ever reaches the embouchure.
Breathing is a musical tool,because breath functions as
the line of demarcation between phrases
[Posture]Good posture will obviously
result in productionof the best possible tone.Always assure the body is in
the position most conducive to breathing.
IT allows the air to proceed unimpeded.
Standing:we should be relaxed but without letting our shoulders droop.
Upper body may tilt just slightly forward,
chin should be parallel to ground to keep the top air passage fully open.
**Always adjust the music stand etc according to us never the other way round.
One foot should be a bit in front of another to ensure balance.
Sitting:hips should lean slightly forward,One foot should be a bit in front of another,soles
FLAT ON THE FLOOR!
Under no circumstances should you cross the legs;constriction of abdominal muscles would result.Inhalation:`Relax your abdomen open your mouth and throat inhale through your mouth.
open your mouth as if saying "AH" in order to let the air pass through quickly.
Allows air to fill the abdominal cavity so middle torso expands both front
and back.
[abit Chim ha?]
Other part of your body should remain stationery.Do no pull in your "stomach" cox u'r making a exaggerated one.Try take in as much as as possible,as quickly and With a little extraneous noise as possible o.0
When you inhale:
The diaphragm[dome-shaped muscles just below the rib cage]moves downward, causing the lower ribs to move upwards and outward.This educe air pressure in lungs so that air pressure outside them exceeds that inside and rushes in.In effect lungs vacuum air in.
Practice breathing in front mirror;this will help you avoid several common errors:opening the mouth too wide and gasping for air,and an even more common mistake,lifting the shoulders.
~Sorry i'm stopping here cox i doubt ppl will read this post.
if any one wants me to continue pls tag to let me know
or what can we improve on.
i still have
-suspension
-Exhalation
-The diaphragm
-breathing and phrasing
-circular breathing
to share with you all :D under breathingBut you find this irritating i shall not post anymore :D
ABSTRACTED FROM [THE FLUTE BOOK]
Administrator |Friday, December 21, 2007
hello!! just now all of the band members had done the exchange gift and have a X'mas celebrations... its was quite different from last year... hehe.. i hope u all will like the gifts ya... even if the gift is not expensive.. its ok alrite.. can keep it as a memory... hope u all really enjoy ya...Thank You seniors for coming band just now.. the game that we played just now was fun.. hope u guys like it..On 28 december 2007(friday) is our last band practice for this year 2007...the band will start from 1 pm to 5 pm...
i'm really hope that the attendance will be improve ya...hehe... seniors please come ..!! u're wanted!!heehee
hopefully we as a band can really contribute and help one another ya...=)
ONE FOR ALL,ALL FOR ONE..heys.... Today is JIN YU birthday!! happy birthday to u, jin yu.. U're now 15 years old.
hurray... haha.. can make IC ya... lol... she is a really sporting and very friendly person...
very easygoing too... hehe.. hope u like the presents that had given by the band members ya..
may all your wishes come true!!stay happy and smile always ya.. smile daily may brighten up your day... wheee!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!
take care and have fun!! peace!!! u rocks PuFfErFiSh!!! hehe..
signing off,
Siti
Administrator |Friday, December 21, 2007
Hohoho Our Banner is finally up!!! Thanks to Jin yu weiLing Hui Ting Karin Angeline Siti Vivan for helping during the process of making..some paint some clean up...really thank you very much!!! erm... Everyone remember to bring your present on Friday and please put it under the Christmas Tree in the Band room when you come! but please tell the person in charge because he/ she need to paste number...hehe cya!
Administrator |Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Hey people i personally only have
pops in the spot
In the winter 1730
classical canon
to share with you, if you need these songs please inform me to send them to you
This is purely for educational purpose.Anyone have these song or more
please help to send to our keen members:D
Jinyu
Administrator |Friday, December 14, 2007
These are the pieces that we are performing for the upcoming concert :D
1.In the Winter of 1730
2.Classical canon
3.Smooth
4.Highlights from cars
5.Highlights from high school musical
6.Pops in the spot
7.Mas Que Nada
8.Midnight escapeThought most of the pieces are completed but we haven try out with the
full band.I urge everyone to get these scores from our librarian and inform them
before hand.We also encourages any member to borrow instrument,tuner,etc home for practice.
And now there is this book
Connection that Mr Ong is "Promoting"
if you wish to get a copy to practice at home do inform the librarian too.
If there is
any pieces you wish the band to play.Please feel free to tell the instructors.
There are also extra session for any members to practice.
Any year graduate seniors are welcomed.
We do need your support so don't hesitate to join us.
As for the
Christmas gift exchange i wish that all member&alumni can join :D
The present must not be lower then SGD$3 to be fair.Please give
DECENT gift.
The gift exchange will be on
21st December.Jin yu[Flute Session]
Administrator |Friday, December 14, 2007
to all band members... the band room will be open on 18 dec which is on this coming tuesday.. it will open from 11am onwards... PLEASE come if u want to practice...if u are not coming.. its kind of waste(for those who never bring home their instrument)because u might forget the lippings or fingering or even the tapping.. your lips may affected also.. do come and practice ya.. hope to see u all soon.. thanks... =)
Administrator |Friday, December 14, 2007
I am here would like to wish OUR BAND MAJOR,WEI LING a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Dear WeiLing...
you're the most cheerful and very helpful senior ever!!! whenever some of the band members were sad or feel down... u always be there n always cheer them up to be happy without fail..
it is really nice of u... very concern about us....
keep on support us n really care about us too...
we all really appreciate that so much!!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH WEI LING!!!!
hope all your wishes will come true ya...
do take care and have a nice day!!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ONCE AGAIN!!!!
you ROCKS!!!!! =) =)
Sign Off,
Siti...
Administrator |Wednesday, December 12, 2007
HAPPIE BIRTHDAY TO ZHIJIE,OUR SENIORS =X hehe,wish u all the best for ur common test nxt week and stay happie forever man!!!GOOD LUCK TO U (:
FROM : WEILING [CLARINET SECTION]
Administrator |Sunday, December 09, 2007
Sorry everyone :D
I forgot to congrats CHERRY FOR her 16 Years old Birthday[4 dec]
She is quite a fun senior in my point of view thought
we aren't in the same session but you won't feel she a
stranger at all :D
AND HURRAY BAND PRACTICE
10/11/12/13 DEC
8am-5pm
Holy God!!!
Christmas is COMING!!!
THERE WILL BE OUR TRADITIONAL
GIFT EXCHANGE :D
MORE INFO ON THE 10 DEC :D
Administrator |Friday, December 07, 2007
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YU TONG!! sec 1 junior from clarinet section... hehe..
hope ur dreams will come true!!! take care!! hope u all will socialise with her more!!
take care!!
Administrator |Saturday, December 01, 2007