Klarinet Archive - Posting 000219.txt from 1999/01

From: cpaok@-----.net
Subj: RE: [kl] neck strap
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1999 01:46:13 -0500

i recently purchased the BG Elastic Strap, and while only having used it
approx. two weeks, it seems very sturdy. i have lloked a the non-elastic model
which attached to the "metal dohiccus"and thought it to be a little too much
for my "feel".

sounds like SOME strap would help you, no matter which model you choose.
good luck.

On Thu, 7 Jan 1999 00:22:12 -0500 you wrote:
>
> Hello everyone,
> I am currently using a Claricord neck strap, however, it has seemed to
> stop working. I can only play for about a half an hour and then I find
> that I can barely hold my clarinet. I don't know if it is just me or if
> my neck strap has lost its elasticity. I am more inclined to believe
> the latter. I have been to see my doctor who told me that I have a
> Repetitive Stress injury a.k.a. overuse syndrome. He told me to rest,
> take some anti-inflammatory medication and to wear wrist braces. I am
> reluctantly resting because I don't want to do further damage, but I have
> wind ensemble seating auditions when I go back to school in 3 weeks. I
> am thinking that I should buy a new neck strap so that I can practice
> with less pain and stress on my wrists. I was wondering if anyone has
> tried the BG neck straps. I don't know if I should get another elastic
> strap and hope that it lasts longer than my claricord(I have had it less
> than a year) or if I should get the regular one. I also don't know if I
> should get the one that attaches to the thumb rest or if I should get the
> one that fits around the ring of the lower joint. I am not completely
> convinced that I want to put a ring on my clarinet considering that I
> wouldn't even put a lyre on my clarinet for its safety. I would
> appreciate any advice anyone has to offer and experiences that anyone
> could tell me about. Thank you in advance.
>
> Amy
>
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