Klarinet Archive - Posting 000651.txt from 1999/03

From: Christopherhill@-----.net (Christopher Hill)
Subj: [kl] fingers unevenness
Date: Thu, 11 Mar 1999 13:52:16 -0500

I would be more concerned with the forearm
tiredness than the unevenness at this point.
First practice slowly in front of a mirror, as suggested by Richard
Bush, making sure that
you are relaxed and that your hands are positioned properly. I used to
"grip" too tightly,
and ended up with tendinitis. I went to the Mayo Clinic, and was told to
do the same things he is telling you. The only difference was the cost!
Lightening the spring tension, and making sure that the pads all seated
correctly was a tremendous help. Once I corrected the
tightness problem, my technique improved
significantly. I don't know how old you are, but don't feel that it is
too late for you to change the way you are playing; I was playing for 20
years when I changed my tension and hand position, all while holding
down a full-time playing job.
It is well worth the change.
Chris

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