Klarinet Archive - Posting 000129.txt from 1999/06

From: Tony@-----.uk (Tony Pay)
Subj: Re: [kl] Re: Standing when playing
Date: Wed, 2 Jun 1999 16:52:20 -0400

On Wed, 2 Jun 1999 15:49:18 EDT, Jparrette@-----.com said:

> I have never heard anyone argue that it's better to sit when playing,
> so this is all new to me!

No, nor had I till I started reading this list, John. And I think I'm
not quite unexperienced in the business of playing the clarinet, or
particularly isolated from the profession.

I knew one or two wind players who always preferred to sit: Bernard
Walton, on clarinet, who liked to cross his legs and rest the bell of
the instrument on the upper knee as well; and Janet Craxton, on oboe,
with whom I played for many years.

But they never said that it was *better*, in general.

> I personally enjoy standing. I stand when I practice, and always
> stand in solo performances and recitals.

Bully for you.

Tony
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