Hi: I've got a growing problem with what I believe is called over-breathing. I feel I need to take a breath and do, then get to the stage where I'm uncomfortable, like I'm about to burst and have to stop in the middle of playing, not clever with an exam coming up in a few weeks time. I've tried carrying on without taking a breath to see if I can get rid of excess air but that doesn't work. I can't hold a note as long as I used to either. I thought I might have an infection so went to my doctor but there's no physical problem.
My teacher doesn't think it's a 'capacity' problem and we've tried some different techniques to no avail.
This problem is worse during harder pieces so it may be partly psychological but I'd welcome any suggestions that might help - breathing exercises or whatever.
Thanks.
My teacher doesn't think it's a 'capacity' problem and we've tried some different techniques to no avail.
This problem is worse during harder pieces so it may be partly psychological but I'd welcome any suggestions that might help - breathing exercises or whatever.
Thanks.