In this free, 12min-long video, Emmanuel Pahud, star principal flute at the Berlin Philharmonic, together with Hansjörg Schellenberger, former principal oboe of the Berlin Phil, share their thoughts on the different principles of breathing and blowing – the fundament for any wind player.
Amongst other things, you will see what an incredible air volume Pahud can take up into his belly to achieve his impressive sound.
If you are looking for more expert advice on breathing, make sure to have a look at the general breathing lessons with guru Kristian Steenstrup, or his flute breathing fundamentals and masterclass.
🇪🇸Includes Spanish subtitles
Breathing is of cause essential to all wind instruments - and this video present it in very accessible, and easy to watch again and incorporate into your practice. Like it very much - to be felt on your personal sound!
IT'S FREE. Everyone should take advantage of this video. Pahud explains his pedagogy on breathing and blowing. I have been using Pahud's technique in my practice and have seen great improvements!