Klarinet Archive - Posting 000564.txt from 1997/07

From: deerich@-----.net
Subj: Re: aching hands/ lettering
Date: Fri, 18 Jul 1997 21:55:35 -0400

PLEASE, PLEASE show your parents the information that you are getting
from the list. A three hour session is too long, let alone two of them
a day. You are putting yourself at SERIOUS RISK of various muscle,
nerve or tendon damage.

Those sessions at least need to be broken down into shorter time
periods. Even the pros take breaks. I admire your interest in the
clarinet, but a couple of hours a day should be enough.

If you absolutely must put in this kind of time, GET A NECK STRAP AND
USE IT WITHOUT FAIL. If your parents hesitate, ask them to check what
the cost of surgery for something like carpal tunnel syndrome would be.
That is one of the things that could happen.

Good luck.

Dee
deerich@-----.net