Klarinet Archive - Posting 000221.txt from 1997/10

From: cpasewark@-----.com
Subj: Crossing ankles & chewing gum
Date: Wed, 8 Oct 1997 13:55:02 -0400

I have a new student who is very petite and finds that the easiest way
for her to support the clarinet is to cross her ankles, slide her feet
back so that they are underneath her and rest the instrument on the
inside of her thighs. My reaction was to try to get her to change this,
but I have to admit--I like to cross my ankles and slide them back when
playing (I fight against this), and I'm interested in others' comments.

This student also likes to chew gum while playing (an easier issue to
change!) and in addition to the danger of it ruining her reed, I would
think it would hinder her tonguing as well. Again, any responses?

Cheryl Pasewark