Klarinet Archive - Posting 000748.txt from 1997/09

From: Mark Charette <charette@-----.com>
Subj: Re: Subject: Thumbrests & neck straps
Date: Tue, 16 Sep 1997 03:02:08 -0400

David C. Blumberg wrote:
> Try raising your thumbrest to have the Index finger even with your thumb -
> it reduces the thumb strain greatly. Have a competent repair man do it, and
> make sure that he taps the screw holes.

Dave,
The thumbrest on my Selmer is adjustable, and I already
did that a while back (didn't even have to call a competent
repair person :) . It helped somewhat, but not enough.

Thanks for the suggestion, though. I have small hands
(to go with my stature) - this may have something to do
with my problem.
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