Playing a brass instrument

[maddyjkeil]

Has anyone here taken up a flugelhorn, trumpet or cornet post COPD diagnosis?

If so, was it helpful?

[sassy59]

There is someone on here who plays the flute and find it helpful so maybe the same would apply to a brass instrument too. Good luck to you maddy. xxx

[maddyjkeil in reply to sassy59]

Thanks Sassy.

Xxxx

[Mandy6513]

Yes as Sassy says there is someone on here who plays the flute and is very good at it

Anything that exercises the lungs is good and because most of us use the wrong muscles when we breath im guessing you would have to breath in the correct way using the diaphragm to play an instrument ....Singing is good for us for the same reason ...Apart from the noise some of us make

[maddyjkeil in reply to Mandy6513]

Thanks Mandy. Would love to sing, but have intubated vocal cord damage.

I think the flugelhorn approximates singing cf trumpet.

It's a big decision as they aren't cheap to buy.

Cheers Maddy.

[Mandy6513 in reply to maddyjkeil]

Oh yes very expensive but have a look on ebay

[maddyjkeil in reply to Mandy6513]

Will try UK or USA eBay. Australian eBay hasn't much.

Thanks.

[rubyred777]

The harmonica is supposed to be good for people with copd. There are even classes on utube. I have one myself. Silly me...it's still in the box..😁😁😁😁 Ruby🌹

[maddyjkeil in reply to rubyred777]

Thanks Ruby. I'll look into that too. Cheers Maddy

[casper99 in reply to rubyred777]

I bet there has to be at least one person in your house that is glad it is still in it box Ruby hahaha.

My son once came home from school with a big Cello, it was nearly bigger than him. He said it was the only instrument left to take home and was clearly not very interested in learning it.

Unfortunately, my elderly Dad, who was very musical, was. Once he got hold of it, he would make such a racket, screeching away, he was driving us mad.

A quick word in son's ear about leaving it at school, soon put a stop to that!! xx

[cofdrop-UK]

It's our lovely Mick who plays the flute - he seems to have gone AWOL. Please get in touch Mick and let us know all is well.

cx

[phoenix777]

I play the recorder, not exactly the same instrument I know! I started 6months ago to help with breathing. I have bronchiectasis. After half an hour I can really tell I have been blowing. Not sure if it'smaking any ddifference but it'sgreat fun.

[maddyjkeil in reply to phoenix777]

Thanks Phoenix.

It's good you're enjoying the recorder. It's a lovely instrument when played well.

Unfortunately due to burns injuries on my left hand, I can't play recorder.

Thanks for your input.

Cheers Maddy

[twopars12]

Roy Castle used to play the Trumpet.