How to control the breath when playing cucurbit

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In the process of cucurbit flute performance, the use of breath is very important, and it is very important to correctly grasp the use of breath for the performance of cucurbit silk. "Frozen three feet is not a day's cold", the use of breath requires long-term practice, and only after a long period of practice can the breath be used freely in performance.

How to control the breath when playing cucurbit

When inhaling, it should be even and steady, like smelling the fragrance of tea, direct the breath into the dantian through the chest cavity. When inhaling, inhale through the mouth and nose together, so as to ensure sufficient inhalation in an instant. Don't wait until you've exhaled all of your breath before inhaling, but inhale when there's still some left to breathe out. When exhaling, it should be even and steady, and do not exhale too hard or too weakly, so that the sound of the exhalation is full and pleasant. Hulusi should use a little force when playing the bass, and relax a little when playing the treble. When playing a piece of music, you must seize the opportunity to breathe, and pay attention to the smoothness of the performance when breathing. Don't hold your breath while playing, this is not only bad for your body but also bad for your performance. 

In daily life, you can strengthen the exercise of breath, whether in ordinary sports such as swimming, running, playing, etc., you can practice breath. Practice more often to make the habit become natural, which is good for the body and performance.

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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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