The Breathing Book

The Breathing Book by David Vining is appropriate for musicians at all levels. To breathe well means to breathe free of tension, and trumpeters who breathe well create a resonant tone quality. The Breathing Book provides concise information about breathing alongside etudes and activities encouraging application of this knowledge in musically meaningful ways. The Breathing Book teaches the truth about breathing, establishing a reliable foundation for improved resonance, articulation, endurance, and tone quality. “With 'The Breathing Book,' David Vining has given the world a real gift. It is my hope that this book will be used by many, many players, and that it will make playing even more fun and enjoyable than it already is!” — Anthony Plog, Trumpeter, Conductor and Composer “In this slender book, David Vining strips away the many misconceptions about breathing that have been accepted as fact for far too long. Once the player understands exactly where the air goes and how it should b