Klarinet Archive - Posting 001238.txt from 1999/03

From: CA2scooter@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] Neck Straps and Thumb Rests
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 1999 14:40:51 -0500

I have also used a neckstrap for a short time-several months, it definitely
helped me to play more relaxed and my wrist pain did go away-HOWEVER- soon
afterwards, I did develop more shoulder and great neck pain. I think the key
is to always relax and actually "practice" relaxed practicing for a period of
time each day. Also a friend once told me to consciously think of the left
hand giving the clarinet as much support as the right. This really seemed to
help.
Carolyn A.

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