Klarinet Archive - Posting 000207.txt from 1996/09

From: David Blumberg <reedman@-----.COM>
Subj: Re: More advice response
Date: Sat, 14 Sep 1996 23:36:05 -0400

Neil,
One of my students uses the claricord (25 yr old Masters student) who likes it
very much. She doesn't have a problem with it getting in the way. It is very
effective. I have one, but have not needed it. Again, consider raising your
thumb rest to a neutral ergonomic position with the index finger.
David C. Blumberg
Reedman@-----.com

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From: Klarinet - Clarinettist's Network on behalf of Neil Leupold
Sent: Monday, September 02, 1996 2:34 PM
To: Multiple recipients of list KLARINET
Subject: More advice response

> Have you considered trying a clarinet sling as well ? This may help a
> little.
>
> Bernie

After my own diatribe against somebody for assuming a snobbish attitude
about such devices as braces and neckstraps, I can't believe the
neckstrap idea didn't occur to me immediately. No, I didn't consider it
right away, but now I am! Thank you for reminding me. Maybe I'll give
one of those Claricords a try to start.

So the question: Do any members of the list use the Claricord brand name
neckstrap? Is it effective for you? Others have pointed out the
possibility of it getting in the way somehow as it descends across the
front of the body from the neck.

Now that I think about it, Ricardo Morales uses a small neckstrap in
conjunction with his wrist brace. I'll be sure to ask him about that as
well when I speak to him.

Thanks again,
Neil