Circular Breathing

Circular Breathing is a technique employed in wind performance when a breath is necessary, but breaking the continuity of the musical phrase is not warranted or desired. It allows the performer to take the needed breath without stopping the sound, and thus continuing the phrase far beyond normal breathing limits.

Table of Contents:

Introduction
Breathing (Prelude)
Part 1 – The “High” Breath
Part 2 – The “Middle” Breath
Part 3 – The “Low” Breath
Part 4 – The “Total” Breath

Circular Breathing (Prelude)
Part 1 – Beginning Techniques (without an instrument)
Part 2 – Intermediate Techniques (the addition of the instrument)
Part 3 – Advanced Techniques

Puffed Cheeks
Hyperventilation
Embouchure Rejuvenation
Circular Breathing and Vibrato
Circular Breathing and Tonguing
Circular Breathing in Extreme Registers

Postlude