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whwright · 12-20-2006, 08:36 PM

B15M: I am far FAR from an expert, but I'll get the ball rolling for you. Surely this will trigger someone to step in and set the record straight.

I speculate that you're not "blowing from the gut." I have to actively concentrate on using my diaphragm so that I don't get an ache in my lower back early in a set. When I stand to play I make an effort to "balloon my stomach" a little bit and use it to push the air out. When I'm sitting, I make it a point to not lean back in the chair -- even though it looks like it might be, my back isn't touching the chair back. I know players who sit on the edge of their seat to do the same thing, but I find that kinda goofy (sorry if I stepped on any toes there).

When I have to sight read a lot I tend to get a lower back-ache sooner in a gig. I've always assumed that I'm concentrating on the music to the point that I forget to breathe correctly. Unfortunately, but the time I realize what I'm doing, it's usually too late.

Helpful?

Sieg: You hit MY nail on the head. I'm trying to practice at least 30 minutes a night this winter, even if I have a "gig" that day. I don't always make it, especially if my wife has "other priorities."

Wayne.

12-20-2006, 08:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
whwright New Friend Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 39	Re: Level with me here... B15M: I am far FAR from an expert, but I'll get the ball rolling for you. Surely this will trigger someone to step in and set the record straight. I speculate that you're not "blowing from the gut." I have to actively concentrate on using my diaphragm so that I don't get an ache in my lower back early in a set. When I stand to play I make an effort to "balloon my stomach" a little bit and use it to push the air out. When I'm sitting, I make it a point to not lean back in the chair -- even though it looks like it might be, my back isn't touching the chair back. I know players who sit on the edge of their seat to do the same thing, but I find that kinda goofy (sorry if I stepped on any toes there). When I have to sight read a lot I tend to get a lower back-ache sooner in a gig. I've always assumed that I'm concentrating on the music to the point that I forget to breathe correctly. Unfortunately, but the time I realize what I'm doing, it's usually too late. Helpful? Sieg: You hit MY nail on the head. I'm trying to practice at least 30 minutes a night this winter, even if I have a "gig" that day. I don't always make it, especially if my wife has "other priorities." Wayne.