Klarinet Archive - Posting 000214.txt from 1995/04

From: Dawn Anthes <danthes@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Bass cl. strap-peg-etc.
Date: Thu, 13 Apr 1995 12:39:11 -0400

On Thu, 13 Apr 1995, Andrew Grenci wrote:

> I've recently been having a few lessons with the reknown New York bass
> clarinetist Dennis Smylie and instrument angles, straps, etc. were among the
> first things we discussed. Dennis recommends angling the instrument under the
> Another great hint from Dennis is that he uses a special long peg for solo
> playing which allows him to stand without a strap. Such a peg needs to be
> personally made for each individual's height. I've thought of a broom handle,
> cut to the proper length, with a hole drilled in one end to insert a metal
> pin which will attach to the instrument, and a rubber cap placed on the end
> which touches the flour. This is something an instrument repairperson should
> have the equipment and skill to make.

At the risk of sounding utterly superficial, wouldn't a long broom handle
peg look kind of silly?

Dawn Anthes
danthes@-----.edu
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