Posted by Aubrey Foard on March 01, 2001 at 00:14:27:
In Reply to: Tips on how to relax and use more air posted by Andy Smith on February 28, 2001 at 14:08:50:
A yawn is God's gift to tuba players as the most natural and fastest way to breathe. Try to emulate this in your daily practice and, as stated below, don't make any sound because sound=friction=less air.