Klarinet Archive - Posting 000218.txt from 2001/06

From: stewart kiritz <kiritz@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] curved fingers
Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2001 18:49:54 -0400

Walter,

I appreciate your observation. In my case I do have long fingers, and
despite my pretty good level of technique, once it was pointed out to me the
benefits of curving --especially the pinkie --I noticed just how limited I
have been, and the source of some awkwardness in my facility.

So while I agree with you that everyone is different, I think I would play
better personally if I learned to curve my fingers.

Stewart
----- Original Message -----
From: <GrabnerWG@-----.com>
Subject: Re: [kl] curved fingers

> Stewart says:
>
> Thanks, James. Yes, I have been able to develop a reasonable technique
despite the flat fingers.
>
> Walter observes -
>
> Stewart, maybe you should concentrate on attaining a comfortable hands
position where your fingers feel relaxed and can move freely, and not worry
about "flat" versus "curved".
>
> Remember these are your hands. No one else will ever have an idea of how
they work while playing. How "flat" or "curved" yours fingers should be is
really dependent on the LENGTH of your fingers and the position of the tone
holes, rings, and keys of your clarinet.
>
> There is no "musical" benefit to "curved" fingers. To diagnose that all
players must curve their fingers is a harmful recommendation.
>
> Here is my new motto: Believe NOTHING anyone else tells you that you
"must" do. Try it and see what works best for you. There is no "one"
solution.
>
> Walter "Guru on the Internet" Grabner
> www.clarinetxpress.com
>
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