Klarinet Archive - Posting 001009.txt from 1998/09

From: "Martin Marks" <RxReed@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Thumb rests
Date: Sat, 26 Sep 1998 10:40:35 -0400

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From: David Adlam <dadlam@-----.nz>
Date: Saturday, September 26, 1998 5:03 AM
Subject: [kl] Thumb rests

>I have taken over a student at a quite advanced level,who has a chronic
>problem with her thumb. She has been using a neck strap, which has helped a
>little. She has been to a specialist, who suggested a total design of her
>thumbrest (She plays on a Buffet Festival). I have located an old Bay
>adjustable thumbrest, which may provide more support for her thumb. I
>wonder if there might be some other thumb rest, neck strap, or even an
>exercise, which has proved effective for others on the List. I am just
>starting to work on her hand position and related tensions, which should
>also help.
>
>Thanks
>
>David Adlam
>
>BG makes an elastic neckstrap which attaches to the thumbrest. It's
fully adjustable. Available at Muncy Winds and WWB. It's worked
for me.

Marty Marks

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