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Author: Vrat
Date: 2005-12-17 08:00
I've been playing clarinet longer than usual lately, and all of my right thumb, elbow, and shoulder are sore. Any suggestion for an exercise or whatever else might help?
Thanks, Vrat.
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2005-12-17 10:22
O.k. GBK I know you are going to close this thread but I wanted to throw out a personal anecdote that may or may not help the masses. At one point a LONG time ago (and maybe more recently than I would know) there was a suggestion in the International Clarinet that the finger position of the right hand could be helped by bringing the thumbrest UP. That is, more in a position in oppostion to the middle of the first finger tone hole rather than in between "one" and "two."
Trying this over a period of a year gave me great fatigue that I mistakenly did NOT attribute to this change. What I found out much later is that to facilitate the lower side keys, I was subconsciously lifting the whole clarinet with my thumb to reach them. Naturally this led to the tension in my thumb. At the time I switched to the Koiman to save the day.
Now I know much better. I adjust the thumbrest LOWER on the clarinet body than "usual" to a place just opposite the top of the second finger tone hole. NO STRESS. Perhaps an OT out there can explain or refute how this may translate to the rest of the arm.
...............Paul Aviles
Post Edited (2005-12-17 11:52)
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Author: eskil
Date: 2005-12-17 11:10
A neck strap might help. But it can get in the way a little, too.
/Eskil
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Author: MikeH
Date: 2005-12-17 11:39
Get some light barbells and do some light arm curls and wrist curls after each playing session. It has worked wonders for me.
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Author: bass9396
Date: 2005-12-17 13:04
Aside from exercises, I knew someone who used a little stand that rested on the floor between her legs and the bell rested on the stand. Worked great for her. Neckstraps aren't bad either, but if you're not used to wearing one it will feel a little weird.
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Author: seafaris
Date: 2005-12-17 23:51
The best $26 investment I ever made was in the Ton Kooiman thumb rest. He makes 2, one of lexan and the other is machined. I bought the plastic one. No thumb or wrist pain since. Also it help keep my fingers aligned better. It took a few days to get use to it.
Hope this helps,
Jim
www.bajaseafaris.com
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