circular breathing

British  

noun

1. a technique for sustaining a phrase on a wind instrument, using the cheeks to force air out of the mouth while breathing in through the nose

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circular breathing

Legendary British saxophonist Evan Parker sits in with the group, using his signature circular breathing techniques to help elevate the groove to an even more ecstatic place.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 7, 2021

He taught students the special technique of circular breathing to play the didgeridoo, a method that’s transferable to other wind instruments.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 19, 2020

Dickson's playing has been helped by use of "circular breathing".

From Reuters ● Aug. 19, 2014

The Qi Gong circular breathing practice goes great with When the Levee Breaks.

From Slate ● Jun. 9, 2014

Playing bass saxophone and occasionally alto, he uses fingers, breath, extended techniques — including circular breathing, overblown multiphonics and vocalizing while playing — and sheer astonishing stamina to perform.

From New York Times ● Apr. 17, 2011