Klarinet Archive - Posting 000076.txt from 2006/04

From: "Raycrafts" <raycrafts@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Product Review
Date: Sun, 09 Apr 2006 18:14:02 -0400

> With that said, I tried a simple, inexpensive product that has really
> helped
> - Tom Ridenour's "thumb saddle." It's really nothing more than a rubber
> cover for the thumb rest that you pop on before tooting.
>
> It takes a little getting used to, but I've found that it makes by right
> thumb more comfy, which *has* to be a good thing, right? In addition, I
> believe that it's helped my right-hand technique a bit, if only because
> there is less tension.

I have five thumb saddles.....one each for my Eb, C, two Bbs and my A,
and have been using them for over a year now. I agree that they are great
and make holding the clarinet a lot more comfortable. In fact now it feels
strange to me NOT to have one!

Sue Raycraft

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