Arnold Jacobs Almost Live
A live presentation featuring video clips of Mr. Jacobs

Breathing Part I  

Mr. Jacobs had a world class reputation being the authority on breathing for wind instruments. Here he explains the history, physiology and problems of breathing. 

Follow charts as Mr. Jacobs talks 
about the body. 

Featuring rare photos for the first time!

Subjects in Breathing Part I

Most common teaching problem; Respiratory concepts from the ' Old School.'
Physiology of Breathing -  Physiology of the Respiratory System; Inhalation/Exhalation Cycle (Graphic); Bellows; Blow from the Diaphragm; Uses of the Respiratory System; Muscle Antagonists; Problems with the ' Old School' method; Breaking Rules 
Air flow vs. air pressure - Phenomena of Wind; Air Pressure/Air Volume; Air like a Fountain; Billings Hospital tests (around 1960); High flow Instruments; 
Instrument flow rates; Static Pressure; Valsalva
Vital Capacity - Shallow Breathing; Body Typing and Vital Capacity; Spirometers and Voldyne
Relaxation Pressure Curve -  Boyle’s Law; Relaxation Pressure Curve; 
Waste air, it costs nothing 
Shallow Breathing - Women; Aging Process
Mr. Jacobs' Capacity - One Lung??; Mr. Jacobs' Capacity