The Breathing Book for Horn by David Nesmith is appropriate for college through professional horn players.

To breathe well means to breathe free of tension, and hornists who breathe well create a resonant tone quality. The Breathing Book provides concise information about breathing alongside etudes and activities encouraging application of this knowledge in musically meaningful ways. The Breathing Book teaches the truth about breathing, establishing a reliable foundation for improved resonance, articulation, endurance, and tone quality.

“Mr. Nesmith provides the reader with not only a wealth of information and facts about our breathing anatomy, but lays out a clearly guided path of self-discovery, leading to a tension free system of playing the horn. His unique experience as a certified Alexander Technique instructor and a professional hornist, combined with his communication skills make this a must read!” - Erik Ralske, Principal Horn, The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra

“BRAVO David, on your new book, The Breathing Book for Horn! This is a fantastic new book that horn players should read and use each and every day!” - Gail Williams, Professor of Horn, Northwestern University

44 pages, spiral bound to lay flat on the music stand

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Flow Studies for Horn: A Daily Phrasing and Technique Regimen is a companion book to this volume, offering etudes to incorporate the knowledge gained from The Breathing Book. Click here to order the Breathing/Flow Bundle for Horn at a discount.

For horn players wanting to get healthy and stay healthy, try our Healthy Pack! This set of valuable resources also includes: Cross Training for Musicians: An Interdisciplinary Guide Promoting Healthy Music Making and Notes of Hope: Stories by Musicians Coping with Injuries. Click here to order the Healthy Pack for Horn at a discount.