Klarinet Archive - Posting 000088.txt from 2012/02

From: "Bill Hausmann" <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] (no subject)
Date: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:20:17 -0500

You can try the Kooiman Etude thumbrest. It take the pressure off the end
joint of the thumb by moving the thumbrest in toward the hand. I used to
use a neckstrap; I no longer need to with this device. They are only about
$30. You can install it yourself fairly easily, or have a technician do it.

Bill Hausmann

If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is TOO LOUD!

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Janice Rosen [mailto:operanut@-----.com]
> Sent: Monday, February 06, 2012 9:36 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.=A0=A0 NO I don't
> have arthritis and don't normally have pain in that thumb.=A0=A0=A0 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.=A0=A0 I can;t stand the neck straps, so I
> dont use one to help hold the clarinet.=A0=A0 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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