Why do i feel dizzy and faint when I play my oboe?

Question

It's a musical instrument. And I'm perfectly healthy. It just happened to me today again. It also happened when I played my clarinet. I feel like I have a sinus headache, but tylenol doesn't take it away. I also felt so dizzy my whole body started quivering and I almost fell when walking. Any help?

Answer 1

me, too. When one plays the oboe it is important to breath properly. When you inhale your stomach should go OUT not IN. If you are not doing this your problem is easily solved.

Answer 2

That's normal. You feel dizzy because you are blowing alot of air into the horn. Just play as much as you can, but don't overdo it. Stop and rest when you need to. As time passes, you'll be able to play longer and longer and the symptoms will eventually go away completely. I used to play the flute and the same thing happened to me.