Klarinet Archive - Posting 000004.txt from 2003/09

From: "emily worthington" <emily.worthington@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] wacky clarinet support
Date: Mon, 1 Sep 2003 16:11:21 -0400

I don't know whether it works, but it sure looks silly... does anyone have
any experience of this gadget?

em

> -----Original Message-----
> >From: Guðmundur Þór Norðdahl <nordahl@-----.is>
> >Date: Sun Aug 31 12:46:51 BST 2003
> >To: james@-----.uk
> >Subject: DEAR MUSICIAN! PLEASE FORWARD TO THE CLARINET PLAYERS! - Thumb
pain - bad
> posture - aching shoulders - forearm tension et.c.
>
> > Honourable musician!
> > Please forward this letter to your fellow musicians i.e. clarinet
> > players!
> > I believe that it is very important for clarinet players to know about
> > that there exist a solution to reduce the weight of the clarinet, and
> > other clarinet related problems. The solution is THE GN CLARINET
> > SUPPORT" I have had many letters from clarinet players who are very
> > happy having the Clarinet Support and all tell the same story!! It's a
> > device that really works! The first one in history! The GN Clarinet
> > Support is no ordinary thumb rest but much more, with full respect to
> > "thumb rests"!!
> > Because there is always some discussions about thumb pain and
> > difficulties because of clarinet playing I want to add to it by sending
> > to some text from G. Nordahl website where the device is presented! The
> > web address is: <http://www.nordahl.is/> http://www.nordahl.is Feel
> > free to browse the website and I promise that you will know about the
> > device which really works and is easy to use!
> > Text from the website! http: <http://www.nordahl.is/> //www.nordahl.is
> > A great awakening regarding working conditions is taking place
> > worldwide. Jobs, even whole professions, are being redesigned from
> > scratch to pay heed to the human body, as well as to facilitate safe
> > ways of working. Music is no exception to this awakening; the musician's
> > job involves great strain on the body - so great, in fact, that strain
> > injuries among musicians are similar to those of athletes. Indeed
> > musicians and athletes often have the same specialists treating their
> > injuries.
> > The weight and shape of musical instruments often conflict with good
> > work ergonomics, so the use of special support equipment for study and
> > playing is often necessary. In many cases, the support is designed into
> > the instrument. Many involved have tried to address the problem of
> > support, but with mixed results.
> > A piece of support equipment should be designed to solve a problem not
> > substitute an old problem for a new one. As the musician and music
> > student at any level will know, equipment which eases an instrument's
> > weight, but in turn makes it more difficult to play, will not help much.
> > If musical support equipment is really to serve its purpose, the
> > designer must be an authority not just on the instrument itself, but
> > also on various ways of playing it (sitting, standing), and an authority
> > on how musicians tend to move and behave when playing in different
> > situations. The designer must also be knowledgeable in the physiological
> > aspects of playing, i.e. muscles used under different circumstances,
> > breathing, strain on pressure points, etc. Last but not least, the
> > designer needs years of experience using the instruments in question.
> > All of the above describe Gudmundur Nordahl, an experienced musician,
> > and mentor of beginners as well as advanced music students for years.
> > Through his extensive playing and teaching, Mr. Nordahl has become
> > familiar with the intricacies of each instrument. Now he has utilized
> > his vast knowledge and experience to design musical support equipment
> > that works and are certified by many distinguished musicians.
> > GN Musical Instrument Support is a line of equipment especially designed
> > to prevent strain injuries and other problems associated with playing
> > musical instruments. G. Nordahl Inc. now offers two innovative designs
> > in the GN Musical Support Equipment product line: The GN CS (The GN
> > Clarinet Support)is for the clarinet. The CS is the the first member in
> > a family of musical support equipment from G. Nordahl Inc.
> > Preliminary research has shown that CS is especially suitable for
> > children, as well as for more advanced students and musicians. CS is
> > manufactured from special plastics, so it is very lightweight and
> > extremely strong. The CS is designed to fit easily into clarinet cases.
> > CS is quite simple to use, and it's ergonomic design eliminates problems
> > caused by weight or shape. Having eliminated those problems - as well as
> > worries about them - the CS can most certainly help younger students
> > develop faster than they could otherwise.
> > CS has four unique parts each: a seat plate, an adjustable rod with a
> > spring suspension, and a belt buckle for playing standing up. The CS
> > attachment ring can remain on the clarinet after being initially
> > attached. Only one simple click is needed to attach the ring to the rest
> > of CS. The Clarinet Support (CS). Clarinet players can use CS to
> > practice and play while sitting down and when standing.
> > The seat plate is used when sitting down, but a belt buckle is used when
> > standing.
> > Before playing, you will need to choose the right size of attachment
> > ring and attach it to the clarinet. CS comes with two rings, one for
> > clarinets with a circumference of 30mm or smaller, and the other one for
> > clarinets with a circumference of 30mm or larger. Some force is required
> > to attach the ring, and this is normal. However, children may require
> > assistance from an adult. The ring can remain on the clarinet.
> > Music makes the world go around
> > Best regards
> > Gudmundur Thor Nordahl
> >
> > nordahl@-----.is
>
>

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