Klarinet Archive - Posting 000296.txt from 1997/10

From: YeomanHuff <YeomanHuff@-----.com>
Subj: Crossing ankles, sitting, and playing the cello. Not.
Date: Thu, 9 Oct 1997 18:43:35 -0400

In a message dated 97-10-08 08:26:00 EDT, cpasewark@-----.com writes:

<< 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 >>

I haven't read the responses to this below yet, but I'll give you my two cents
worth. I do indeed often cross my ankles when I play and I even encourage my
students to do so, because... You guessed it! We are double-lip players and
for many years need the support of the knees. Crossing the ankles often makes
resting the horn in your calves (if you are short like me) or your knees
easier. I have long since given up giving a damn on how it looks visually.
Of all the things to do wrong, I don't find this one objectionable. And in my
case, it is necessary.

Most of the time we are in the back anyway... But I recently performed a
concerto sitting in a chair with my feet crossed. What we did, though, was to
put the chair on low podium just like you would for a cellist. If you have to
sit, make the best of it.

I won't comment on the gum. :P

Teri Herel.

   
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