Klarinet Archive - Posting 000760.txt from 1997/10

From: GrnShirt@-----.com
Subj: Re: straps/muscles
Date: Fri, 17 Oct 1997 21:48:29 -0400

<<what about people with arthritis, small children, or even small adults?>>

I can understand about arthritis or other joint problems. But I am one of
those small chilren. (I had to play the clarinet because my arms wouldn't
reach all the positions of the trombone) I didn't use a neck strap. I used
extra padding for my thumb and basically had to tough it out. I eventually
grew into my instrument and am now very proud of my thumb, wrist and fore-arm
strength. I am still quite small, but my arm is strong. I say; DEAL WITH IT.