Klarinet Archive - Posting 000661.txt from 1999/09

From: "Craig D. Butcher" <cbutcher@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: Re:[kl] Clarinet thumb rests?
Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 15:35:19 -0400

Look at the Ton Kooiman thumb rest. This has saved me from tendonitis. =
You
have to get it adjusted but it is vastly better than any of the alternati=
ves
I have seen.

The ergonomics of musical instruments are generally horrible. In many ca=
ses
they don't need to be that bad. Save your body, you need it to make a
living so you can play music!

----- Original Message -----
From: Paulo Matias <matiasm@-----.pt>
Subject: Re:[kl] Clarinet thumb rests?

> I'm trying to find a new clarinet thumb rest for my RC. This thumb rest=
is
adjustable height? I much they cost?
> Thank you
> Paulo Matias
>
>
> Em Fri, 17 Sep 1999 20:45:22 +0200 Sheldon Sper <sperintl@-----.es>
escreveu:
> >What kind of thumb rest exist for Bb clarinets? In other words, are
> >there any thumbrests in use apart from the little nub of metal that
> >creates the "clarinet thumb"? I have seen a custom made rest in use =
by
> >Wendell Harrison, a jazz performer, which is somewhat like a broad hoo=
k,
> >made of stainless steel. I tried his and it was very comfortable. Do
> >you think that this kind of thumbrest could affect playing proficiency=
?
> >If different thumbrests are available, could you tell me the supplier?
> >
> >Any replies would be helpful to this new member.
> >
> >Sheldon Sper
> >
> >
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