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Breathing technique for pianists

2/14/2024

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As a piano player, you might not immediately think about the importance of breath work and breathing techniques. However, proper breathing can have a significant impact on your playing, performance, and overall musicality. Here are some tips on breathing and breath work for the piano:
  1. Take deep breaths: When you take deep breaths, you increase your lung capacity and provide your body with more oxygen. This helps you to stay relaxed and focused while playing.
  2. Pay attention to your breath: Be aware of your breath while playing. Notice if you are holding your breath or taking shallow breaths. This can create tension and make it difficult to play with ease.
  3. Practice breathing exercises: Incorporate breathing exercises into your practice routine. One simple exercise is to take a deep breath and hold it for a few seconds before exhaling slowly. This can help you to relax and center yourself before playing.
  4. Coordinate breathing with playing: Pay attention to how you breathe while playing specific passages. For example, if you are playing a long phrase, take a deep breath before beginning the phrase and exhale slowly as you play.
  5. Use breathing to create expression: Breathing can be used to create expression in your playing. For example, you can use a slight pause or release of breath to add emphasis to a note or phrase.
  6. Take breaks to breathe: If you find yourself getting tense or fatigued, take a break to breathe deeply and relax your body. This can help you to refocus and play with renewed energy.

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