Talk:Circular breathing

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[edit] Di zi

I don't think it's accurate to say that circular breathing is an integral part of dizi playing any more than it is on any other wind instrument (though some modern players may use it now). The launeddas or didjeridu, however, must use it.

[edit] inaccuracies

"moto perpetuo" was of course written for violin, and only transcribed for the trumpet in the 20th century. and Rahsaan Roland Kirk is known to hold the record attributed to kenny G, playing a note for over two hours.

As a result, perhaps this sentence should be rewritten, as the piece obviously did not require circular breathing when it was written, as it was originally for the violin... Tagith (talk) 21:40, 7 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] WikiBook?

This article seems to be a Wikibook a whole lot more than a Wikipedia article, will anyone be making a Wikibook on Circular breathing? --Tahren B 08:07, 14 May 2006 (UTC)

Maybe if you could explain what exactly a Wikibook is, people could know better how to answer this. Badagnani 18:53, 14 May 2006 (UTC)
As you request. Wikibooks is a Wikipedia-like project which hosts many textbooks on a range of topics. These textbooks are made to help people accomplish tasks or learn something new. This article seems to be closer to being a Wikibook than a Wikipedia article in that it is more about how to circular breathe rather than about circular breathing. --Tahren B 04:11, 15 May 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Kenny G?

If the record was nearly doubled why mention Kenny G at all? He sucks... --—Preceding unsigned comment added by 149.157.1.180 (talk • contribs)

He was mentioned because he is the most famous person who uses circular breathing. 142.162.15.34 (talk) 02:16, 3 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Zurna

Circular breathing is an integral part of zurna playing, at least in Turkey, because the music at the weddings demands it, where zurna is typically played. Of course not all zurna players practice it but almost all do. I think this should be added. Actually that is the only kind of music I know which mandates this technique Ozkaplan 06:49, 27 April 2007 (UTC)

Zurna is in the list. Most instruments in the zurna family also use circular breathing. Badagnani 06:58, 27 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] other uses

70.121.205.231 20:30, 7 May 2007 (UTC) circular breathing isn't just for wind instruments, both martial artists and singers use the technique


[edit] How to?

I play the alto, tenor, and bari. sax. I have been trying to circular breathe for a few weeks, and I can do it on alto for about 1 min., thats all. I came here to find out how to circular breathe for long periods of time, while keeping good tone, and not get soft and fade away. Is there any other place with info on how to? Can anyone tell me?Mattkenn3 22:39, 22 September 2007 (UTC)

== Taoist Circular Breathing

In Taoist health breathing 'circular breathing' refers to breathing without a pause. That is to say taking a deep (abdominal) breath and exhaling without holding the breath. For further reference see Daniel Read's 'The Tao of Sex, Love and Longevity'.

[edit] Taoist Circular Breathing

In Taoist health breathing 'circular breathing' refers to breathing without a pause. That is to say taking a deep (abdominal) breath and exhaling without holding the breath. For further reference see Daniel Read's 'The Tao of Sex, Love and Longevity'. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 202.80.43.11 (talk) 03:02, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Inconsistency

The Kenny G page says that he held a note for just over 45 minutes (the reference states that it was 45 min. 47 seconds). This page says he held it for over 48 minutes; the reference doesn't seem to say anything about the record. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 142.162.15.34 (talk) 02:20, 3 February 2008 (UTC)