I`m not sure whether thats the right name for it... the breathing that allows you to continue producing sound while taking in breath from your nose...

I know roughly how the technique works, but i don`t know how to TRAIN myself to be able to use the technique.. how do i start training myself?

kychiew -

Check out this link as it explains the basic gyst of it. I am a firm believer that circular breathing isn`t necessary for trumpet players. Sax, yes, tuba, yes, trumpet, no. Work on your normal breathing and you may be surprised just how "long you can last." (heh)

Cheers!
Aaron

what link?

w -

Hah, good point. Here:

http://www.hornplayer.net/archive/a120.html

That totally slipped my mind...Thanks for pointing it out.

Cheers!
Aaron

Thanks a lot, Aaron and w ....

I`m trying to learn this technique because our band is kinda "old-fashioned" and they don`t use music scores... so sometimes i forget to breathe at the end of a phrase and then i`m unable to stop to breathe, so this technique might come in useful.. other than that, i`m just learning it for fun =)

Circular breathing may not be the answer, as you have to have the air in you to start with. I suggest penciling in the breathe points when you practice, and as musically as possible.

Circular breathing is a good trick, and allows extremely long notes, usually in the bottom/mid registers. I may be proven wrong, and for sure some guy can do it above top C. I`d be keen to see who can.

James Morrison has been dpoing it on trumpet since 1980`s. Very effective for a live audience, and using a finger/valve trill. That helps to hide the change from lungs to mouth.

Morrison suggested learning by blowing through a straw into a glass of water. Any trick is worth learning, and using when necessary.