Klarinet Archive - Posting 000290.txt from 2000/03

From: Claudia Zornow <claudia@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] Neckstraps and such
Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2000 12:10:11 -0500

Tom Riddle wrote:

> You might try the Ton Kooiman adjustable thumb rest. This moves the =

> pressure point inside the knuckle and space between the thumb and first=
=

> finger. =

And Wallace Pierce McMartin wrote:

> I have started playing more and am also having some soreness in my thum=
b and
> wrist. I also tried the neckstrap, and found it pretty awkward and
> uncomfortable---and it didn't help the thumb much either. Both of Thom=
as
> Riddle's suggestions sound good. Anyone else?

Check the Klarinet archives for discussion of the Weight Lifter stand
from Robert James Products. This stand rests on the floor and supports
the clarinet bell. I've found it very useful when I've had any thumb/
hand/arm pain.

Claudia

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