Klarinet Archive - Posting 000131.txt from 2011/05

From: Gary Van Cott <gary@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Question for the sax doublers out there
Date: Wed, 25 May 2011 11:43:12 -0400

I am pretty short and as I have started playing sax again after many
years I have also found it hard to get into a comfortable position,
especially on tenor. I don't use a harness (although I have been
thinking about it).

One thing is to be sure and use a strap that is wide enough to
distribute the weight on your neck. When I started playing in the 1960s,
everyone used a firm narrow strap that was pretty uncomfortable (I
always made sure to wear a shirt with a collar). Sax straps have
improved greatly since then. I am using a Neotech Soft Sax Strap. Even
though I am short I needed the X-Long (even for alto).

I would be interested in comments and recommendations for harnesses on
tenor.

Gary

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