Klarinet Archive - Posting 000063.txt from 2003/02

From: Audrey Travis <vsofan@-----.ca>
Subj: Re: [kl] Thumb pain - bad posture - aching shoulders - forearm
Date: Sun, 2 Feb 2003 21:39:35 -0500

Since I am the one who originally posted about thumb pain, I want to
tell you directly, since you clearly didn't understand (or didn't care)
that my problem is not weight related. The issue is grip related. Like
others who have replied to your latest annoying bit of forceful
commerce, may I point out that despite your ad's claim, one solution
does NOT fit all problems. Please stop your advertisements.

Audrey

Guðmundur Þór Norðdahl wrote:
>
> Honorable list members!
>
> I can't resist sending my letter to the list again! There is no wonder
> there is so much discussion about thumb pain and problems related to
> weight of the clarinet! These problems are real and serious; and affect
> a lot of clarinet players. Thumb rests and neck straps are not the best
> solution! The neck strap works much better if it is used with the GN
> Clarinet Support" while playing standing up. Ordinary thumb rest adds to
> the weight of the clarinet. The GN Clarinet Support takes away the
> weight of the clarinet and not only the clarinet but the hands also!
>

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