Klarinet Archive - Posting 000183.txt from 1996/08

From: Lisa Clayton <clayton@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Neckstraps
Date: Wed, 7 Aug 1996 12:33:14 -0400

> With respect to bassclarinet neckstraps. I havent' been playing bass
> clar. long and have made the transition with no instruction. I figured
> sine there were eyes for a strap I'd try one. I've beeeeeen using a sax
> strap in conjunction wiht a peg. However there is the second eye.. would
> getting a true strap with 2 hooks make a difference? WHat do othe rpeople
> use strap, peg ..e tc.

I usually use only a peg when playing the bass. However, I will use
a neck-strap when I'm doing quite a bit of playing in the altissimo
range-- it seems to keep the bass much more stable. I've found the
two-hook straps to be much more stable than the one-hook straps as
far as balance and control go.

As for clarinet straps, I use one when my wrist is hurting. It works
well to keep the weight off my right arm. It also works *very* well
when I'm marching-- those two to three miles can get very tiring on
a body, especially a middle-aged one.

<soapbox>
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comment that I've made on the Klarinet list, and it's not pleasant. Please
keep these kind of notes private; that way the person involved doesn't feel
like they've just been taken to the head of the class and reprimanded.
</soapbox>

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