Klarinet Archive - Posting 000020.txt from 2000/09

From: "cpaok@-----.net>
Subj: [kl] In Search of the BIG-BIGGER-BIGGEST Thumbrest CUSHION Grail
Date: Fri, 1 Sep 2000 21:10:37 -0400

William said:
" My apologies, Mark. I didn't mean to push any buttons, nor to sound
'snippy'. (it's always easier to judge this in hindsight) But I have been
searching for a cushion of particular size also, and in case this idea works
for you"
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No offense taken.

"I suddenly realized: why not buy a large cork ($1.99 for a pack of them at
the local hardware store) and cut exactly the size & shape that I want?
Cork has just the right amount of 'softness" for me, but it also has enough
strength to stay in one place."
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This particular (simple, cheap foam rubber) thumbrest reminds of a Bay
thumbrest ... it causes the thumb to be held straighter. The way I
understand the Bay is that it can assist with developing a better hand
position for some people, which leads towards more efficient use of keywork.
You might look back over the dimensions I provided. This thing is *BIG* with
a **BIG-BIG** curve that the Thumb is placed upon.

I am all for re-inventing the wheel, reverse engineering, etc. BUT ...

The "R" may stand for Runyon (off to websites we go) & the Clarinet came
from the Winter Patk, FL area. I prefer a high-speed chase on the internet
or the telephone vs. a trip to the hardware store anyway!

Thanks. mw

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