Klarinet Archive - Posting 000149.txt from 1999/11

From: chi chan <lokshing@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] clarinet thumb support and hand problems addendum
Date: Sat, 6 Nov 1999 02:16:46 -0500

I have been played clarinet for 43 years and found no problem as you
described. Infact many people does. Some say that because I also practice Tai
Chi Chuen. Draw a picture of the body and mark the position that you feel pain
so that I may think out some kind of exercise for those particular position to
help you.

Wayne

Dee D. Hays wrote:

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: J. D. Kent <boris@-----.com>
> To: <klarinet@-----.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 1999 8:21 PM
> Subject: [kl] clarinet thumb support and hand problems addendum
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > I can't answer the original question at this time as I am only a
> > beginner, but I would like to add a question of my own to this thread.
> > After many years of downhill skiing my thumbs have taken a lot of abuse
> > from the constant pounding of the poles, and having the straps wrapped
> > around the palm and thumb. Needless to say, when I try to practice for
> > any extended length of time I have a fair amount of pain in the joint at
> > the base of my thumb. Although it has been many years since I last went
> > skiing the pain is still there, although thankfully not as severe as it
> > was. Any hints or suggestions to this problem would be appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Dave
>
> I would suggest a neck strap. This will actually take some of the weight
> off the thumb. Different styles of thumbrests and cushions help but they
> only redistribute the weight (and this is sufficient for some people). My
> thumbs are weak from getting banged up in the martial arts and when I play
> for extended periods of time have the same problem. The neck strap allows
> me to play as long as my embouchure does for the day.
>
> The Woodwind & Brasswind sells two different types. Their web site is
>
> www.wwandbw.com
>
> You can order their catalog and see what you would like.
>
> Dee Hays
> Canton, SD
>
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