Klarinet Archive - Posting 000656.txt from 2000/12

From: "Ian Black" <clarinet1@-----.uk>
Subj: Re: [kl] Stand or Sit?
Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2000 19:33:11 -0500

----- Original Message -----
From: Lacy, Edwin <el2@-----.edu>
Subject: RE: [kl] Stand or Sit?

> <<<There are a few instruments that can't be played in the best
> possible manner while standing.>>>
>
> Sorry, I can't agree with this statement.

This statement was not necessarily about wind instruments. Although it referred to
Orchestral/Ensemble instruments (e.g. 'cello, harp, Bass Clarinet), it could just as well apply to
piano or (I should think impossible to play standing) organ.

Sitting slouched or standing slouched @-----.
Sitting (or standing) with proper posture = fine, whatever the individual is happiest with and feels
most comfortable with. I personally would stick to convention. Sitting in a group
(chamber/orchestral etc.) and standing as a soloist. I would feel most comfortable with that as it's
what I'm used to. If I were to play in front of an orchestra (not that I often get the chance!)
seated, I would feel self-conscious, my mind would not be wholly on the music and I think the
performance would suffer.

Just my £0.02.

Ian

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