Klarinet Archive - Posting 000347.txt from 1997/10

From: "Lorne G. Buick" <lgbuick@-----.net>
Subj: Re: Crossing ankles & chewing gum
Date: Fri, 10 Oct 1997 12:24:39 -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.

Basically I think it doesn't matter what one does with one's legs as long
as the breathing apparatus is working properly, ie as long as the "tummy"
area is not folded up so as to prevent proper breathing. Other caveats: is
the bell resting in such a way as to partially block the sound, making low
E and middle B flat and stuffy? Is there any tension problem creeping up
as a result of this apparently comfortable position?
>
> 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?

This is a much simpler one: Just say NO.

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LGB Lorne G Buick St. John's
lgbuick@-----.net Newfoundland
Canada

   
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