Resistance-breathing training found to lower blood pressure

Medical Xpress / Journal of Applied Physiology ^ | Sept. 23, 2022 | Bob Yirka / Daniel H. Craighead et al

[Myrddin]

Yeah, I’ve been using one of these things almost every day since I was 8 or 9 years old. Mine was called a Bb trumpet but there are also French horns, trombones, and the real king of resistance-breathing devices, the tuba.

From grade 4 to grade 10, I practiced trumpet 3 hours every day. My parents sent me to an orthodontist. When the initial brackets were glued on, there was no "wiring" between them. Just naked, sharp metal. I peeled my bloody lip from the brackets. Time for a change. Off to the baritone section for a few weeks (during marching season). I ended up front row, right as the reference guide for everyone behind. One I had a callous built, it was necessary to challenge my way back to first trumpet, first seat.

I did have brief fling with the French horn. A left handed trumpet in the key of F with a too small mouthpiece. Fun, but too damn big to cart home on my bicycle.

[Myrddin]

My favorite practice music collections came from Herb Alpert and the TJ Brass and Chicago. Other items were purchased ala cart from the sheet music. Chuck Mangione did a fine job of playing fluegelhorn in his works. Almost inspired me to purchase one and a collection of his music.

I have some great collections of music from Herb Alpert now in iTunes. In listening more carefully, I realize the the music in the collection books was "dumbed down" compared to what I hear performed. The Spanish Flea was overly simplified.

[thinden]

Don Ellis

[jacknhoo]

I envy you, having the inspiration in your youth to learn music. As I’ve become older, I enjoy more and more listening to the brass especially, it really moves me. I have come to truly enjoy swing, electro-swing, jazz, blues, big band music, etc, but I grew up on rock in the 60s, 70s and 80s…I find that I was born 30 years too late, judging from most of the music I appreciate now. I’m really grateful for the free Spotify app and the people who assemble the playlists there, for making available all the great music.

[Chauncey Gardiner]

I suppose I’ll take up the bagpipe

[tbpiper]

Kind of like playing bagpipes without the noise (i.e. ‘music’ to the cognoscenti)

[politicianslie]

=10 for later

[goodnesswins]

What do you listen with (for Spotify)?

[jacknhoo]

I have 650 songs on my Spotify playlist, Parov Stelar, Swingrowers, Swing Republic, Pisk, Peter Gabriel, Dr. Hook, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Phil Collins, Perry Como, The Band, Buddy Rich, Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters, The Hollies, Louis Armstrong, Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass, Meat Loaf, Bonnie Tyler, B. B. King, Bonnie Rait, Shakey Graves, Nina Simone, Waldeck, Wolfgang Lohr, Caravan Palace, Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Blue Harlem, Kim Carnes, The Ronettes, The Supremes, Gerry Rafferty, Supertramp, Santana, The Swing Bot, Jazzotron, Jojo Effect, Club des Belugas, Macy Grey, Milky Chance, Marvin Gaye, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Andy Williams, Divinyls, Lou Bega, Jamie Berry, Cab Calloway, Buddy Holly, The Momas & The Pappas, Eric Clapton, Fats Domino, Norah Jones, Tracy Chapman, Dire Straits, The Everly Brothers, Bob Dylan, Mr. Big, Van Morrison, Baldwin, Tom Jones, Barry White, Elvis Presley, The O’jays, The Chordettes, Richie Havens for a sample🙂

[jacknhoo]

I use a tablet and a Bluetooth sound bar with subwoofers and my car Bluetooth too.

Misunderstood your question prior.

[goodnesswins]

Thx...actually, thx for the list, too!!

[goodnesswins]

Did a search for Spotify...this came up...
https://www.hstoday.us/subject-matter-areas/counterterrorism/white-supremacist-music-prevalent-on-spotify-while-platform-largely-declines-to-act/

Sheesh

[spankalib]

A FReeper posted this some time ago, but it was a fascinating piece to me:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fPqmceCf90

If you close your eyes, you'd think this was written & sung in the 1920's or '30's!

As an aside, I purposefully avoid listening to music, as it tends to 'harden my heart' - too many ups & downs - and I, my mind/emotions, prefer homeostasis.

So, when I hear something now, like Sierra Ferrell that I sent you...I have to say, it moves me!

[jacknhoo]

“A FReeper posted this some time ago, but it was a fascinating piece to me:”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fPqmceCf90

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Thank you for the introduction to Sierra Ferrell. I have added that song to my playlist - very talented. I am listening to all her songs on Spotify to see how many I like. The one I’m listening to now has Shakey Graves featuring her. I really like Shakey Graves, too, especially his older stuff.

Again, thanks.

Shakey Graves - Roll the Bones - Audiotree Live
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sD72LbIk02M