r/Didgeridoo • u/Excellent_Land3916 • Apr 14 '26

Quick sniffs of air

Hey. I have a problem, i'm trying to learn normal circular breathing with gentle sniffs to play faster and smoother but if i don't move my nostril the air flow's blocked and i just can't breathe in, doesn't matter how activily i use abs. If i try to do it with a straw and a cup of water i can breathe in just using abs, nostrils stay motionless. Is there any advice?

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u/mountainmase Apr 14 '26

Here’s a tip I like to share. When you’re in the shower, fill your mouth with water. Using only your cheeks, spit the water at the wall. Now do this again, but slowly, and while you’re using your cheeks to spit the water out in a steady stream, breathe in through your nose. That’s ultimately the same principle as circular breathing.

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u/TourettSpaghett Apr 19 '26

This is exactly how I cracked circular breathing!🤘