Doublereed Archive - Posting 000017.txt from 2004/10

From: Barbara Trautwein <mzeztee@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [DR-L] beginner learning the bassoon
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2004 12:19:56 -0400

Jacob L Cox wrote:

>I just started playing the bassoon, and I have a couple of questions.
>What is the preferred method of using the crutch? And which is better,
>a neck strap or hand rest? Thank you. Jacob Cox
>
>
>
>---------------------------------------------------------------------
>For personal help: email doublereed-owner@-----.org
>Doublereed is a service of Woodwind.Org, Inc. http://www.woodwind.org
>
>
>
>
>
In my modest experience, I was never aware that the hand crutch was an
alternative to a neck strap. THE SEAT STRAP is the alternative to a
neck strap. The hand crutch keeps a good right hand position. ...works
for some, not other. . . .

2 cents

Barbara

---------------------------------------------------------------------
For personal help: email doublereed-owner@-----.org
Doublereed is a service of Woodwind.Org, Inc. http://www.woodwind.org