Endoscopic Examination of the Vocal Tract in
Standard and Extended Saxophone Performance Techniques
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Circular Breathing - Throat |
| In circular breathing, the glottis opens for inhalation as the tongue moves out of the pharangeal space and farther forward in the mouth. Circular breathing necessitates the movement of the soft palate away from the posterior pharyngeal wall during inhalation; this is not visible in the video clip. |
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