Klarinet Archive - Posting 000408.txt from 1997/07

From: *chelly sue* <msl@-----.Edu>
Subj: Re: tongue piercing
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 1997 17:29:20 -0400

On Mon, 14 Jul 1997, Chad Beberniss wrote:

> I think that this listserve has has dwelled on the tongue piercing thing
> to long. For saying back I am sure I am going to get some mail saying
> they can say whatever they want. Well, that is fine, but learn to stop
> dragging things on. This is a clarinet listserve not an insult hotline.
> I just think that you guys should look at yourselves before you call
> somebody a freak. I mean how many of you have tattoos, or have had
> plastic surgery? I am not judging or telling anyone not to write what
> they want, but just to be alittle sympathetic on somebodies feelings.
>
> Chad
>

i agree. there is no need for any insults- it was a serious albeit out of
the ordinary question that deserves a legit response.

although i cannot speak from personal experience, i would imagine that
having one's tounge peirced would have some effect on one's playing.
whether it would be good or bad i don't know. probably not all that good.

this is actually a serious question that merits a worthy response. for all
of us who are future music educators, we will probably come across a
pierced tongue sooner or later and wouldn't it be nice to know what to do
if and when we see one? if anyone has any real insight on this topic, i
think it would be nice if you shared it with the rest of us.

by the way, i have many piercings in my ears and the only reason i haven't
moved on to my tongue is because i don't know how it would effect my
playing, but i know the holes in my ears haven't hurt a thing.

michele

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