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Circular Breathing is a techinque used to continuously sustain embouchure on wind instruments without interruption. It is achieved by breathing in through the nose while simultaneously pushing air out through the mouth using air stored in the cheeks. Like a chipmunk. You can blow forever.

Apr 10, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: Circular Breathing is a techinque used to continuously sustain embouchure on wind instruments without interruption. It is achieved by breathing in through the nose while simultaneously pushing air out through the mouth using air stored in the cheeks. Like a chipmunk. You can blow forever.

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