Klarinet Archive - Posting 000460.txt from 1997/07

From: "Chad Beberniss" <clarifreke@-----.com>
Subj: Re: aching hands/ lettering
Date: Tue, 15 Jul 1997 14:02:56 -0400

David,
I can't really reduce my practice time because my parents make me
practice at least 3 hours a session , two sessions a day. Well, I will
look into getting a neckstrap, my mom said that BG france makes one for
clarinets. I have been costing them so much money I am afraid to ask, ya
right. Thank you for the suggestions.

Chad

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>Chad--
>
>Let's start with your questioning about the lettering. Yes, a
repairman
>can "re-ink" the lettering. What is often used is a stick of gold
>colored leaf--similar to a grease pencil, but more permanent.
>Unfortunately, I do not know of repairmen in your area.
>
>Your concerns about the pain in your hands and wrists are very real,
and
>can be very serious. First, neck straps are available. Check with
your
>local music store, or try the Brasswind/Woodwind in South Bend, Indiana
>(sorry--I'm at work and do not have the number, but it is an 800 line).
>
>Second, MODERATE your practice sessions. Based on your statements
about
>the condition, and my own personal experience with a similar condition
>due to extensive computer work, I suggest limiting your practice
session
>to an absolute maximum of 1 1/2 to 2 hours at a time. That will give
>your hand/wrists time between sessions to recover. If your
hands/wrists
>become painful during a practice session, take a break. Also you might
>check with your physician about exercises to keep your hands/wrists
>loose and flexible.
>
>I can tell you from personal experience that any repetitive strain
>injury can cause long-term problems. I have an injury that became
>serious enough to force me to reduce my workload on the computer (my
>main tool at work), and stay off the clarinet for a period of two
>months. Because I was not able to practice, my recital-approval jury
>was delayed from March to June, and my graduate recital had to be
>cancelled with no new date officially set.
>
>The bottom line: Take care of yourself and those hands/wrists.
>
>David S. Naden
>
>Chad Beberniss wrote:
>
>> I have a Recital clarinet and I think it is doing a number on every
>> part
>> of my hands and wrists. I get sharp pains after playing awhile. Is
>> there
>> any neckstraps for clarinets on the market? This might sound kind of
>> gay
>> but can somebody tell me if a repair man reink(might not be a proper
>> term) the gold on the lettering if it fades out?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Chad
>>
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