Klarinet Archive - Posting 000498.txt from 1999/05

From: Tony@-----.uk (Tony Pay)
Subj: Re: [kl] basset clarinet and K622
Date: Wed, 12 May 1999 06:36:44 -0400

On Wed, 12 May 99 12:27:22 +0200, chr@-----.de said:

> The additional length required for the four basset notes causes the
> bottom part of the instrument to fall toward the body when held on the
> thumb rest. I practiced in March and April with no neckstrap (which I
> also do not use in normal Bb/A playing) but my thumb joint always hurt
> after the practice sessions. Starting in May I used a BG flexible
> neck strap which greatly relieved the weight on my thumb, but was
> still uncomfortable with keeping the instrument held out.

My solution is:

Angled barrel. (Divided at a slight angle to the horizontal, glued back
after 180 degree rotation.)

Play seated, resting bell between legs crossed just above ankles.

Also works for me with period bassethorn.

Tony
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