I loved the comparison of running away from a lion to playing the flute, and how the amount of lung capacity we're using should be the same! You're totally right--our bodies are built to breathe, and if we can make "deep breathing mode" habitual, it will make playing the flute sound so much more effortless.
Hahaha, yes, running away from a lion is EXACTLY like playing the flute.... ? 😂 Anyway, we're lucky to get to use all that extra lung capacity we have built in on a regular basis!
Hi April! That's a fabulous interesting lesson. I'm always learning a lot of valuable things from you here. Keep up your wonderful work. Have a great sunday. Thank you. 👏👏👏Your friend Satoru
Using T&G five as a breathing exercise has taught me a lot about support, especially in the low register. Trying to use up all of my air has helped me feel my core actively working.
Very cool video on breathing! I'm a self taught singer (yeah it's kind of obvious. Lol) once I found my diaphragm I use it all the time to breath. And being soft spoken, I realized by using it when I speak people can actually hear me. I also meditate daily, I breathe in for 6 counts and exhale for 9 to 11, depending on the intentions I'm setting.
This is definitely really helpful because it takes a simple exercise and uses it to get more breath. I'm definitely going to start doing this before every practice session now.
You are so excellent in explaining these principles of "good flute playing"! Thanks for the review! I've been so frustrated when trying to play with a mask on in my orchestras that require the wearing of masks! Also, the current research shows that flutes are NOT big offenders of aerosols! We probably don't even need to wear masks, but the venue and orchestra protocols require it. Thank you so much for making these excellent and worthwhile videos...saving my flute life!!!
Thanks for the comment! Yes, I was quite surprised by some COVID research that shows other wind instruments are worse offenders for COVID than flutes - but then again, we blow pretty "cleanly"! Not buzzing into a mouthpiece or wetting a reed.
This was a great video that I definitely needed to watch. I feel like it is too easy for me to forgot to use deep breathing before and while playing flute but that means I don’t get the sound I want and I have to breathe more often than I would like. I am excited at the idea of using deep breathing all the time to help my playing, and apparently my health, how cool!
Amazing video, I was waiting for you to address the breathing topic and now I know how to breath like a pro!! Ps: I love the image of leaving the outside world behind when entering the practice room❣️
Glad you liked it! I also did a video called "How To Develop SUPERHUMAN FLUTIST LUNGS" with lots of breathing tips. I focus on Debussy Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun in that one. 😊
I definitely needed this video! I constantly have to remind myself to relax as I breathe, but it is so much easier when my body is used to breathing deeply. I’m excited to work on these T&G exercises and to deepen my breathing and improve my projection and tone.
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I loved the comparison of running away from a lion to playing the flute, and how the amount of lung capacity we're using should be the same! You're totally right--our bodies are built to breathe, and if we can make "deep breathing mode" habitual, it will make playing the flute sound so much more effortless.
Hahaha, yes, running away from a lion is EXACTLY like playing the flute.... ? 😂 Anyway, we're lucky to get to use all that extra lung capacity we have built in on a regular basis!
A reminder to take DEEP BREATHS is always important, but YES! especially now!
It does seem like it! We're all shy about breathing right now.... 🤔
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Your tutorial is awesome. your delivery is splendid..
Hi April! That's a fabulous interesting lesson. I'm always learning a lot of valuable things from you here. Keep up your wonderful work. Have a great sunday. Thank you. 👏👏👏Your friend Satoru
Thanks for the nice comment! Glad you enjoyed the lesson!
Using T&G five as a breathing exercise has taught me a lot about support, especially in the low register. Trying to use up all of my air has helped me feel my core actively working.
I'm glad you've already experienced that sensation. It can be a huge revelation once you feel it and know exactly what it is!
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Wow...Super video, Keep it up!...I'm waiting for you at my place too, it would help me a lot! 😍
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Very cool video on breathing! I'm a self taught singer (yeah it's kind of obvious. Lol) once I found my diaphragm I use it all the time to breath. And being soft spoken, I realized by using it when I speak people can actually hear me. I also meditate daily, I breathe in for 6 counts and exhale for 9 to 11, depending on the intentions I'm setting.
Such a great video, and very timely! Deep breathing is undervalued by non-wind players but it's so important for the mind and body!
Yes, I agree! And the harpist in my flute-viola-harp trio tells me that she has all of her students do breathing exercises 😊
Amazing new video 🤩👏🥰 always love to watch your videos ❤️💞😍
@Nadia - AMAZING - I had to post SO EARLY this morning (two hours before my most typical time), yet you instantly watched my video! I'm IMPRESSED!
@@AprilClaytonflute it’s 2pm in UK 🇬🇧 so very well for me 😉😉😉
Wow, that is indeed impressive! I hope you ended up getting some sleep! Have a great weekend! 🍁 🍂
@@AprilClaytonflute No, it was the middle of the day! 🤣😉🤗
This is definitely really helpful because it takes a simple exercise and uses it to get more breath. I'm definitely going to start doing this before every practice session now.
It's true, it's simple, but trains your body to FILL UP YOUR LUNGS! 😊 It's a great feeling to get used to as you warm up!
Great video. Good advice. Also is true for acting. Breathing is so important. I always tell my students!
Yes! Good breathing is important - well, for all humans - but especially for many of us in our professions!
Another wonderful, enjoyable and useful video!! Especially useful to see how you do the T&G exercises using your breathing technique. Thanks!
Thanks so much, glad if it's helpful!
Another valued lesson learned from you April! deep breaths are so under rated, but very valuable. Good job my friend. :)
Yes, I agree! Thanks for watching, Raging Gauge!
You are so excellent in explaining these principles of "good flute playing"! Thanks for the review! I've been so frustrated when trying to play with a mask on in my orchestras that require the wearing of masks! Also, the current research shows that flutes are NOT big offenders of aerosols! We probably don't even need to wear masks, but the venue and orchestra protocols require it. Thank you so much for making these excellent and worthwhile videos...saving my flute life!!!
Thanks for the comment! Yes, I was quite surprised by some COVID research that shows other wind instruments are worse offenders for COVID than flutes - but then again, we blow pretty "cleanly"! Not buzzing into a mouthpiece or wetting a reed.
This was a great video that I definitely needed to watch. I feel like it is too easy for me to forgot to use deep breathing before and while playing flute but that means I don’t get the sound I want and I have to breathe more often than I would like. I am excited at the idea of using deep breathing all the time to help my playing, and apparently my health, how cool!
Perfect! That's the effect I was hoping for. It should really feel completely different from non-flute-playing breathing 😊
Amazing video, I was waiting for you to address the breathing topic and now I know how to breath like a pro!! Ps: I love the image of leaving the outside world behind when entering the practice room❣️
Glad you liked it! I also did a video called "How To Develop SUPERHUMAN FLUTIST LUNGS" with lots of breathing tips. I focus on Debussy Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun in that one. 😊
I definitely needed this video! I constantly have to remind myself to relax as I breathe, but it is so much easier when my body is used to breathing deeply. I’m excited to work on these T&G exercises and to deepen my breathing and improve my projection and tone.
I think the timing is really good to do this! And breathing is ALWAYS such a healthy thing to do. 😊
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You're welcome!😃👍