Klarinet Archive - Posting 000171.txt from 1996/08

From: Marylou G Verano <savorygrrl@-----.COM>
Subj: Re: Neckstraps
Date: Wed, 7 Aug 1996 08:02:22 -0400

On Wed, 7 Aug 1996 00:46:36 -0400 Scott Wight u <wigh8150@-----.CA>
writes:
>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

Dear SCOTT...

I appreciate your opinion, but isn't it kind of uncomfortable when you
set your clarinet down between rests... I mean awkward, that is... or how
do you handle it?

I've never had experience with a clarinet neck strap (except for a brief
stint with an alto clarinet with a rusty barrel, gross!) and you've
opened my mind a little further.

Regards,

Marylou Verano
savorygrrl@-----.com