Musician's Breath

Examining breath in its role as the "e;delivery system"e; for ideas in musical performance, this provocative book makes a compelling case for the power of submitting oneself to its miracles. The study is divided into two sections-the first discussing the "e;why"e; of breathing and the second providing the "e;how"e; with practical applications for singers, instrumentalists, and conductors. Unique perspectives on the practice of yoga and other paradigms help to reveal the breath's potential, ensuring that all musicians-from choral directors to solo instrumentalists-can deepen their understanding of human expression through this simple practice.