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INTRODUCTION• Analogy: a car needs gas to make it move just like instruments need air to make sound. The higher thequality of gas, the better the car performs. The same thing is true with air.• Breathing Gym is designed to give control and efficiency of breath by developing proper breathinghabitso Improves tone, stamina, and all-around performanceo For ensembles, Breathing Gym: Promotes calmer, quieter, and more focused rehearsals Internalizes and improves group rhythm (always use a metronome) Gives more confidence and security to group entrances/releases• Breathing Gym can be used as part of a warm-up routine or a mid-rehearsal change of pace whileaddressing specific issues such as dynamics, articulation, and phrasing• The Breathing Gym consists of five types of exercises: 25 videos ono Stretcheso Flow Studieso Therapieso Strength and Flexibilityo Breathing for the Brain• Remember the LAW OF ACCOMMODATIONhttps://www.focus-on-music.com/products/the-breathing-gym-da…dvd