The Breathing Book for Bassoon

Breathing well is fundamental to playing the bassoon well. To breathe well means to breathe free of tension, and bassoonists who breathe well create a resonant tone quality. The Breathing Book provides concise information about breathing alongside etudes, excerpts, and movement explorations encouraging the application of this knowledge in musically meaningful ways.

The Breathing Book teaches the truth about breathing, establishing a reliable foundation for improved resonance and technique. As you practice from The Breathing Book, your breathing will become more efficient and automatic, you will unlearn detrimental habits, and your imagination will be left free to focus on amplifying your musical intentions.