Klarinet Archive - Posting 000349.txt from 2001/06

From: "Tony Jones" <a.s.jones@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] curved fingers
Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2001 08:29:24 -0400

Hi Andrew
I have had a few thumb and tendon problems since I took up the clarinet in
November last year, I would be interested to know how you get on with the
new thumb rest and if it solves your problem, and also where did you get it
from.

Cheers
Tony
from Harrogate UK

----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew J Middup" <Middup@-----.com>
Subject: Re: [kl] curved fingers

> I bought one of the less expensive Kooiman "Etude" thumbrests just this
> week. In the UK this model costs £20 compared to £100 for the pro model.
The
> principle is the same with the weight on the thumb closer to the palm.
>
> This model is less adjustable than the pro model but you can fit it
yourself
> using the existing two thumbrest holes (at least on a Buffet RC you can).
It
> took me about 15 minutes. Its too early to say if it will help my arm and
> shoulder pains but my initial trials have been promising.
>
> There are more details on both models on the website www.rokatec.com
>
> Andrew Middup

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