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Doublereed Archive - Posting 000096.txt from 2008/05
From: "Brian [Charles Double Reed Co]" <brian@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [DR-L] thumb rest position
Date: Fri, 09 May 2008 16:13:18 -0400
I've always had trouble with my thumb. Exactly what does the MUTS do for
you?
Brian
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From: "Miriam Williams" <mwquacker@-----.net>
To: <doublereed@-----.org>
Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 4:04 PM
Subject: [DR-L] thumb rest position
> Okay, guys 'n gals, I've learned all I wanted to about the plastic reed,
> plus so much more! That was a bit 'o fun. Sameer, thanks for the vid; it
> was worth it for all the grins & possible other emotions it may have
> generated. I may post a link to it from my web site for my students as an
> example on how they should NOT sound!
>
> New thread:
>
> This may seem obvious or unimportant to some, but here's my question:
>
> Why is the thumb rest placed where it is on the oboe?
> It's not at the balance point; it's actually where it puts the hand in an
> awkward position & causes stress on the thumb. Now, this may not concern
> some of you, but with those of us who have thumb problems (and possibly
> other kinds of physical problems), it is.
>
> It seems to me that the rest could easily be moved a bit higher, about
> 1/2". Using MUTS, this should not make any difference to the player,
> except make it more comfortable.
>
> I'm going to try it with my old oboe & see how I like it.
>
> Best to all on your spring concerts. I have to do 3 in one day next wk.
> for the kiddies. Oh boy, will MUTS come in handy then, along with my EH
> peg! And my thumbs still hurt sometimes.
>
> Best,
> Miriam
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