Breathing Accessories

Breathing is a key element in sound production. Being able to control and improve it is of great importance for sound quality and increased lung capacity, two crucial aspects for those who play wind instruments.

If you are a musician, it is important to know how to exercise your breathing and, above all, which lung devices are the most recommended.

Here you will find breathing accessories for sale from prominent brands, offers, promotions, and the best prices in our online store.

Breathing Accessories to Improve Lung Capacity

According to medical research, there are certain determining factors for lung capacity. Among these are age, height, and gender. Obviously, there is nothing to be done to change these elements, but action can be taken on others to improve this capacity.

Thanks to the training of respiratory muscles and the diaphragm, it is possible to help wind musicians improve their air control in their instruments. Here are some of the most recommended breathing devices for sale to expand lung capacity.

This list includes the most purchased breathing accessories in our online store. 

Breathing Bag

Among the most purchased, it is widely used by traditional musicians. It consists of a bag that fills and empties, simulating a lung. They are made of neoprene and can have different capacities (for example: 3, 5, or 6 liters). They are washable, hygienic, and hypoallergenic.

It works simply. You just need to inhale and exhale into the bag until it is full, then inhale the air introduced back in. The goal is to leave the bag empty on each exhalation-inhalation. It is important to perform the exercises in a relaxed manner so that the air can flow freely and naturally. 

Breath Builder

Another outstanding device to improve lung capacity is the Breath Builder, designed by American bassoonist Harold Hansen. It consists of an acrylic tube sealed at both ends, with a ball inside and two holes with hoses for blowing. 

It is one of the best-selling breathing exercise devices due to its simplicity and efficiency. The objective is to keep the ball suspended in the air for as long as possible to achieve breath control. This device helps increase the amount inhaled, allowing for greater volume and pressure of the air used when playing an instrument. Buy it here at the best price.

Flow Ball Plus

Among the best devices for increasing lung capacity, the Flow Ball Plus also stands out. It is perfect for those starting breathing training. It consists of a plastic pipe and a ball.

Its operation is simple. Just blow through the pipe to make the ball rise and stay suspended. This device allows for a visual perception of the air column, as it seeks to keep the ball stable at a certain height.

Buy it online in our store at an excellent price.

Inspiron

This is a spirometer categorized as a breathing incentive device. It serves to provide a visual reference of the speed at which air is inhaled. Therefore, it is considered a machine for exercising incentive flow lungs, as it measures the speed at which air flows throughout the pulmonary system.

It consists of a plastic tube, a small floating ball inside, and a hose for blowing. It also includes a regulating valve that allows for different resistances. Among the best sellers, you can find it on sale in this section of the online store.

Smile Plus

This is a type of spirometer. It is a volume incentive device, as its goal is to calculate and record the amount of air that enters or leaves the lungs in a given time. Depending on the model, it can measure volume from 500 to 5000 ml. 

It consists of two chambers. The one on the right is the largest and serves to measure air volume. The one on the left measures pressure. Additionally, the device has a manual marker to see the previously inhaled amount. For a low price, buy it online here.

Tri-Ball

Among spirometers, there is also the Tri-Ball, which you can find at an incredible online sale price. 

It consists of a device that allows for deep and slow inhalation, as well as exhalation. 

It consists of a system of three chambers and three balls, which show the airflow (depending on the color of the ball). It works simply by lifting the ball from the three chambers during inspiration. This device reveals information about inspiratory lung capacity and lung regeneration. 

The Importance of Breathing for Wind Musicians

The breathing we use to maintain vital constants is not enough for playing wind instruments. The reality is that it must adapt to the work performed by the body, and in the case of musical instrumentation, a specific technique is required.

The development of breathing technique for musical interpretation of aerophones requires special learning. Keep in mind that these devices require considerable effort, as they need good lung capacity to ensure adequate airflow to produce the correct sound.

Air is basically the raw material for sound production. Thus, the quantity and quality of breathing influence execution technique. Therefore, it is key to exercise it with the help of certain techniques and devices to improve lung capacity like those we have for sale at Musa Instruments.

Tips for Improving Lung Capacity

Nowadays, many publications support the benefits of exercising breathing and using devices to expand the lungs. This practice helps better control the instruments, produce long and smooth notes by increasing inhalation and exhalation control, enhance the ability to perform more precise tones, and improve overall health.

Before performing any exercise or using a machine to exercise the lungs, we advise you to follow these guidelines for effectively improving your lung capacity.

• Perform the exercises vigorously and exaggeratedly.
• Seek dizziness, as this uses all lung capacity. Afterward, it is necessary to rest for several seconds.
• Maintain good posture during breathing exercises. 
• Use arm and hand movements, and curve your body to the sides to reduce tension in the respiratory muscles.
• The breathing exercises should be performed consistently, so they should be repeated for weeks or months. 
• Do stretches before starting respiratory exercises to prepare the body.

How to Exercise Breathing with Exercises?

In addition to using devices for lung capacity, certain exercises can be performed. Among the most popular and effective are:

1. Physical Exercise

It is well known that physical activity provides many benefits to the body. But beyond improving muscle tone, aiding in fat loss, and strengthening the cardiovascular system, exercise also has positive effects on the respiratory system.

When you run, ride a bike, or swim, the lungs, like the heart, activate. The former are responsible for delivering oxygen to the body to provide energy and eliminate carbon dioxide, while the latter pumps oxygen to the muscles involved in the activity. 

To cope with this intense work, breathing increases approximately from 15 times per minute (at rest) to 40-60 times per minute (during exercise). Therefore, with regular exercise, it is possible to increase the efficiency of the respiratory system. 

2. Paper Sheet and Paper Ball 

Beyond physical activity, there are some more specific techniques to improve lung capacity. Training with a paper sheet and paper ball is one of the easiest to perform and is also very effective. 

The first consists of holding a sheet of paper at face height at a distance of 15-20 cm. You should blow on it trying to keep it away with a single breath for as long as possible. This exercise is repeated about 20 times and then a one-minute rest is taken. 

The second involves making a paper ball and throwing it into the air. While it is there, you should inhale deeply and exhale forcefully when the ball falls to the ground. 

3. Abdominal Breathing

This is a simple exercise that does not require any device to control breathing. It is recommended by the American Lung Association and helps improve the speed at which the lungs expand and contract.

Abdominal breathing aims to strengthen the diaphragm muscle so that it can help musicians breathe deeply. To perform this exercise, you should follow these steps:

1. Place your hand or a lightweight object on your stomach.
2. Inhale slowly through your nose and notice how much your abdomen rises.
3. Exhale through your mouth.
4. Inhale again through your nose, but try to elevate your stomach more than with the previous breath.
5. Exhale and try to make each exhalation last two or three times longer than the inhalation.</