Klarinet Archive - Posting 000871.txt from 1998/07

From: Floyd Williams <f.williams@-----.au>
Subj: Re: [kl] Kooiman Thumb Rest
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 1998 18:32:49 -0400

Claudia,
I have been using the Kooiman thumb rest for about 7-8 months and find
it very comfortable.
It takes some experimentation to find the right position.Also, you can't
give it a casual trial,as you can other adjustable thumb rests.
It is an extremely well thought-out product,but the only way you will
know if it is for you is to take a gamble.

Claudia Zornow wrote:
>
> Does anyone have experience with the Kooiman Thumb Rest (as listed
> in The Woodwind's catalog)? It extends out to the right side so that
> the clarinet can be supported between the first and second knuckles
> of the thumb. My mother, who has been playing clarinet for a couple
> of years and still has problems with right hand position, is considering
> buying one, but at $65 it's something of an investment.

Floyd Williams
Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University

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