First, you need to sit correctly! Watch my YT video about that. Then, I go more in-depth on inhalation in my webinar: baadsvik.clickmeeting.com/webinar. Watch tip number 10! In my complete course I go through my full ENDI method. Complete with instructions and exercises. academy.baadsvik.com/courses/complete-tuba-method ENDI stands for Easy, No Drama Inhalation
You’re one of the best tuba players around. This is awesome! Thank you for the free training guide. I’ve been wanting to find a good entry level rotary tuba to get back into the fun.
I can see my self doing a lot of bad habits, and I did not relaise how much it effected how much air I got, and how it made my tone and over all music playing super choppy. Thanks for sharing!!
I am not sure that #9 is a bad habit. In certain cases it is impractical, but certainly dropping the jaw is a functional way to get lots of air, when the playing is slow and it can be smoothly done. I was taught breathing method which involves dropping the jaw, and inhaling on an “o” syllable. (As in the word “whoa”). I’ve always achieved the most relaxed playing with this method, because a dropped jaw allows lots of space for entering air. That means you don’t have to work so hard to pull the air in. In my orchestra brass section, I take the fewest breaths for the same sound output because of this way. Even though I am a small person, I take 2 breaths while the other guys take 3. Haha.
I agree. #9 is debatable as a BAD habit. However, I still claim that dropping the jaw is a motion that is both unnecessary and wastes time . By keeping the tip of the tongue touching the lower teeth AND breathing only in the corners, you achieve the necessary "whoa" opening in a fraction of a second, with far less work. Since you never move the lips away from the mouthpiece it is also super easy to find back to the correct embouchure after inhaling :)
My teacher was great that I had in high school, but I wish I the breathing habits were broken down like this. My teacher used a plastic breathing tube to practice breathing correctly but didn’t break down what was blocking my air like this. This video would’ve helped me immensely back then I believe.
@@tubaad Thanks for answering. I'm well-rested, enjoyed the webinar. Probably need to take a wee break from watching UA-cam and get back into a practice routine including practicing breathing. Thanks!
Good Video :) What technique do you recommend when you need a lot of air? (e.g. playing in a brass band)
First, you need to sit correctly! Watch my YT video about that. Then, I go more in-depth on inhalation in my webinar: baadsvik.clickmeeting.com/webinar. Watch tip number 10!
In my complete course I go through my full ENDI method. Complete with instructions and exercises.
academy.baadsvik.com/courses/complete-tuba-method
ENDI stands for Easy, No Drama Inhalation
You’re one of the best tuba players around. This is awesome! Thank you for the free training guide. I’ve been wanting to find a good entry level rotary tuba to get back into the fun.
happy to help
I really wish this was a thing when I was in school, I was a tuba and always looked up to you
Your renditions of Czardas are superb
I can see my self doing a lot of bad habits, and I did not relaise how much it effected how much air I got, and how it made my tone and over all music playing super choppy.
Thanks for sharing!!
You deserve my utmost respect! played New Kid on my Tuba and now playing trombone,
But your tuba lessons are amazing
Im going to come back to this video many many times.
Happy new year . Thank you so much for your videos. David.
I am not sure that #9 is a bad habit. In certain cases it is impractical, but certainly dropping the jaw is a functional way to get lots of air, when the playing is slow and it can be smoothly done. I was taught breathing method which involves dropping the jaw, and inhaling on an “o” syllable. (As in the word “whoa”). I’ve always achieved the most relaxed playing with this method, because a dropped jaw allows lots of space for entering air. That means you don’t have to work so hard to pull the air in. In my orchestra brass section, I take the fewest breaths for the same sound output because of this way. Even though I am a small person, I take 2 breaths while the other guys take 3. Haha.
I agree. #9 is debatable as a BAD habit. However, I still claim that dropping the jaw is a motion that is both unnecessary and wastes time . By keeping the tip of the tongue touching the lower teeth AND breathing only in the corners, you achieve the necessary "whoa" opening in a fraction of a second, with far less work. Since you never move the lips away from the mouthpiece it is also super easy to find back to the correct embouchure after inhaling :)
@@tubaad Oh yeah that is true. Hmm I will consider this "fine-tuning" of technique in my practicing. Thank you for your explanation!
My teacher was great that I had in high school, but I wish I the breathing habits were broken down like this. My teacher used a plastic breathing tube to practice breathing correctly but didn’t break down what was blocking my air like this. This video would’ve helped me immensely back then I believe.
Awesome video, we need to breath more natural as possible, like when we talk. Bravo Mrs Baadsvik
Thank you.
Wonderful guide! What is the lyrical piece you play to demonstrate proper breathing? Timestamp is 3:50, Sounds absolutely beautiful.
That would be my own composition called Ordner Seg, or It'll be alright. Search for the full version on UA-cam
Love your videos, thanks for the lessons!!!
glad you found it useful!
Marco Bordogni Etudes! I used to use that book in lessons
It's a great book
Love your work!! Keep on going
Thank you! Will do!
So bad, so good. Love your videos!
Thanks!
Take as many breaths as you need. Just try to keep the phrasing and musicality of what you are playing.
Fantastic
Thanks
Maravilhoso!!!
All the tubas at my school watched your videos during our band camp
thanks for watching!
o brother, i've been doing #s 5, 6, 7, and 9
Loves from Azerbaijan
Guilty of number 8. I need to practice breathing. Sometimes when I try to inhale relaxed, I end up triggering a yawn. What am I doing incorrectly?
Get some sleep :) That could stop a yawn being triggered! Joke aside, watch tip number 10 on my webinar. Https://baadsvik.clickmeeting.com/webinar
@@tubaad Thanks for answering. I'm well-rested, enjoyed the webinar. Probably need to take a wee break from watching UA-cam and get back into a practice routine including practicing breathing. Thanks!
I breathe through my nose
sameeee. It's not a good habit, I recommend you stop