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Originally Posted by trumpet I have difficulty playing 4 measures without a breath, would playing really long tones help? I know I am probably playing to loud but I need a way of increasing the amount of air I can use. |
What does the music tell you?
Most players overbreathe. It is HOW the air is used that is most important.
Does the phrase have natural points of repose? Sing the phrase.
Now try playing it.
Always approach a phrasing problem with a eye for a musical solution.
Wilmer