Klarinet Archive - Posting 000067.txt from 2009/04

From: "Patricia A. Bandy-Smith" <patricia.ssmith@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Getting back into shape - another question
Date: Tue, 07 Apr 2009 19:26:18 -0400

Patricia A. Bandy-Smith wrote:
> I guess some of us go through this, but I thought I would put it out
> to the list. At one time, I played professionally with the U.S. Navy
> fleet bands, and did other gigs here and there. For the last several
> years however, I have played very little, if at all. It is finally
> time to remedy this appalling situation. I put it to you all
> bluntly: What kind of practice routine do you suggest for someone who
> wants to get back into playing shape? I'm looking into the article
> "For the Part-time clarinettist" on woodwind.org, but I'm also
> interested in your opinions and experiences. The more specific the
> better.
>
One issue that didn't come to mind when I made my original post was that
I have a hiatial hernia. My understanding is that this is a perforation
of the diaphragm by the stomach muscle. Feel free to correct the
anatomy, if I've got it wrong. I'm also wondering if this will have an
impact on how I breathe. So far I do not feel any pain.

Patricia Bandy-Smith

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