Klarinet Archive - Posting 000158.txt from 1996/08

From: Scott Wight u <wigh8150@-----.CA>
Subj: Re: Neckstraps
Date: Wed, 7 Aug 1996 00:46:36 -0400

You know, it may not have occurred to some of you out there, but to those
who have weak thumbs a neckstrap is an appropriate solution. It
appears that many are assuming those who use neckstraps simply get
"sore thumbs" and want to solve the problem by getting the strap. To
tell you the truth, I'm sure the majority of those who use neckstraps
actually don't want to. Because of my thumb condition I need to use one,
not for an "extra gimmick" to put in my case, but to aid my thumb. You
know, our thumbs aren't SUPPOSED to support the weight on our thumbs the
way it does. Our tendons flow vertically through the thumb, not
horizontally! Just my opinion.

Scott Wight
Wilfrid Laurier University