Klarinet Archive - Posting 000308.txt from 1997/10

From: n741@-----.ca (Cheryl Morehouse)
Subj: Re: Crossing ankles, sitting, and playing the cello. Not.
Date: Thu, 9 Oct 1997 18:43:46 -0400

When I was first learning to play I had a sports injury that damaged my
Right thumb in such a way that even now I don't have the strength that I
should in it. For a couple of years I had to play similarly to what you are
describing with my clarinet supported. I have however kept at it and do not
need to do this anymore except when I am playing for long periods of time
and my thumb gets tired. Maybe it is just a stage that will pass with time?
Who knows, but I do know that in some cases it may be necessary until
sufficient thumb support is gained.

Cheryl