Breathing method and explanation of blowing cucurbit silk

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The breathing method of cucurbit

Breathing is just a subconscious action, so how to use breathing to make cucurbita make a pleasant sound. Breath is the source of energy, and it is the force that determines the vibration process of the sound body. Whether you can master the correct breathing method and apply it in the cucurbit flute is a very important topic.

Breathing method and explanation of blowing cucurbit silk

We know that when playing, whether it is the intensity of the sound or its continuation, it depends on the player's breathing, and the longer the exhalation, the longer the sound. Therefore, the inhalation should be short, rapid and without noise, and the exhalation should be smooth, even and prolonged. How to meet the basic requirements of breathing, we must master the scientific method. The most scientific method is currently considered to be the mixed breathing method.

how to inhale

When picking up the cucurbit silk to hold the blow hole, firstly, the corners of the mouth should be slightly opened, and the tongue should be naturally retracted a little. Otherwise, it will drive the reeds in the air box to make a grunting sound.) At this time, the chest cavity and abdomen have a clear sense of expansion, and attention must be paid to the coordination of the intercostal muscles and abdominal muscles in order to complete reasonable inhalation. , this is the chest and abdomen combined with inhalation. The practice method is to blow out the lit candle. At this time, you usually take a deep breath subconsciously. At this time, the inhalation tends to relax naturally, or bend down to take a deep inhalation. The sense of expansion, so it is easy to find the feeling of correct inhalation.

how to exhale

The best exhalation is that the more uniform the exhaled air flow, the smoother the sound, the fuller the exhaled air flow, and the wider the sound.

Reference materials and contributors
浅谈葫芦丝的呼吸方法

Involving musical instruments

Hulusi (pinyin: hú lu sī), also known as "calabash flute", is a musical instrument of ethnic minorities in Yunnan. Hulusi originated in Lianghe County, Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture, and is mainly popular in Dai, Achang, Wa, De'ang and Brown. The Dehong and Lincang areas in Yunnan where ethnic groups live together are rich in local colors.

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