Klarinet Archive - Posting 000086.txt from 2012/02

From: "Michael & Linda Marmer" <mlmarmer@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] (no subject)
Date: Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:37:41 -0500

Physical Therapy might be a good start to strengthen the thumb and joint.

Mike

-----Original Message-----
From: Janice Rosen
Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 10:35 PM
To: Clarinet List
Subject: [kl] (no subject)

Hi everyone,

I need some suggestions on how to strengthen my right thumb and the joint so
that it doesn't hurt when playing the clarinet. NO I don't have arthritis
and don't normally have pain in that thumb. That thumb isn't strong
enough to hold the weight of the clarinet while playing and tends to sag,
causing the clarinet to move, and then I miss the finger holes while
playing. I can;t stand the neck straps, so I dont use one to help hold the
clarinet. Would anyone have any suggestions for strengthening that thumb
and the joint that connects the thumb to the hand?

Thanks

Janice Rosen
Washington, DC

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