Is it possible to work on your sound while lying down resting? Believe it or not, yes!
While lying on our backs, we naturally breath from the diaphragm, or use low breathing, as it's sometimes called. When teaching students to breath properly, I have them lie on the floor or a table to observe the difference between the high breathing (from the chest), which the body natural does while we're standing, and the low breathing (from the diaphragm), which the body naturally does when we're lying on our backs.
And if you need a visual picture: When high breathing, you'll see the chest rise; when low breathing, the abdomen rises.
The benefit from low breathing is that enables you to store more air, helping you to get that big, warm tone.
In the beginning, I suggest doing this a few times, right before you practice to observe the muscle movement. After a while, it will start to feel natural.
So the next time someone tells you to get out of bed and stop being so lazy, just tell them you're working on your sound!
This site was created as a platform to share my thoughts on music, creativity, and life; and to connect with fellow sax players committed to sharing ideas about the soprano saxophone.
Sam Newsome
"The potential for the saxophone is unlimited." - Steve Lacy
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