Klarinet Archive - Posting 000401.txt from 1997/10

From: "C Henderson" <chenderson@-----.au>
Subj: Re: Crossing ankles, sitting, and playing the cello. Not.
Date: Sun, 12 Oct 1997 01:01:59 -0400

You wrote:
> Crossing the ankles often makes
> resting the horn in your calves (if you are short like me) or your knee=
s
> easier. I have long since given up giving a damn on how it looks visua=
lly.
> Of all the things to do wrong, I don't find this one objectionable. =
And in my
> case, it is necessary.

I find it more comfortable too - but what do you do when the conductor
blows you up for not sitting with your feet flat on the floor (and,
incidentally is a much better clarinettist than I am, so I can't beat him
in a technical discussion!)?

Clare
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Clare Pascoe Henderson
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