Klarinet Archive - Posting 000240.txt from 1996/07

From: "Scott D. Morrow" <SDM@-----.EDU>
Subj: Dangerous Instruments (formerly "Help in Research please")
Date: Fri, 12 Jul 1996 14:38:28 -0400

>
>While there are some things easier about one instrument, or more difficult
>about another instrument, ALL instruments are difficult to play well.
>
>Maybe we should start a discussion of which instrument is most hazardous
>to play! I bet you could lose an eye if a string broke in an
>unfortunate way! But then, there are reed splinters....
>
>Best wishes, all ;)
>
>kenneth croft
>kansas city

I was waiting for someone else to start, but since no one has stepped
forward thus far, I will offer my nominee:

The Alpine horn - imagine you're playing one of these in a marching band
and you hit a pothole! That baby could take out quite a few teeth, as well
do serious property damage!

Your move!

-Scott

Scott D. Morrow
Department of Biochemistry
School of Hygiene and Public Health
Johns Hopkins University
(410)-955-3631

SDM@-----.edu