Klarinet Archive - Posting 000314.txt from 2004/04

From: "Thiel, Mark" <mark.thiel@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] The police hate it when you practice!!!
Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2004 17:09:35 -0400

Patricia Smith wrote:
>What I'm wondering is...is it easier to play violin while driving,=20
>clarinet, flute, trumpet or oboe? How about cello?

Well, British flautists would have to play with the window open. It
might take a bit of breath to overcome the effect of the airstream on
the outboard end of the flute especially over 80 mph or so.

Playing the trumpet would certainly not be a problem. Playing directly
into the windshield might give the trumpeters some hint as to what those
who customarily sit in front of them experience. I think that this
should be encouraged, especially on twisty mountain roads with
drop-offs. Come to think of it trombonists should be encouraged to try
too.

Mark Thiel

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