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Author: Angela1
Date: 2008-08-03 16:26
Unfortunately, I've recently developed a disease which does not allow me to put any stress on my neck and shoulders, especially the right side. When the symptoms first started, I put away my clarinet, but I would hate to give up clarinet all together. Does anyone know of any devices (I use the term loosely, as I don't know exactly what I'm looking for) that will support the clarinet while playing? The obvious answer--a neck strap--is out because that continues to put weight on my neck. Thanks for any advice!
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Author: Angela1
Date: 2008-08-03 22:42
That looks like just the type of thing I was looking for. Thanks for the advice!
-Angela
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Author: autumnsilence
Date: 2008-08-03 23:08
yes a neckstrap i have heard of, but theres something i do, (and im sure other people do also) thats kinda a bad habit now, but might help. I too have issues with my neck although nothing serious. When i have my head in a certain possition, ususaly the one i play in, my neck starts aching and all the muscles in my uper shoulder burn like none other but still havent found a fix for that. One way to take off a little weight is to hold the bell of the clarinet between your knees, or resting the bell of the clarinet on my knee/lower thigh, depending on what angle you hold the instrument at. Idont use it for neck problems and dont know if it would help but i have only used it when my thumb gets sore or when playing a fast passage, helps my fingers move faster without worrying much about supporting the weight of the instrument. a little off topic but maybe it will help.
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Author: DavidBlumberg
Date: 2008-08-03 23:49
Principal clarinetist of the Phila. Orchestra for over 40 years Anthony Gigliotti rested his clarinet on his right knee when he played and suggested that to his students.
You need more than that, but just mentioning that its not a bad habit.
http://www.SkypeClarinetLessons.com
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Author: BobD
Date: 2008-08-04 14:02
Objections to resting the bell on one's leg/knee represent yet another misguided piece of lore which is propogated by the narrow minded.
Bob Draznik
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Author: Angela1
Date: 2008-08-06 18:30
Thanks again for everyone's advice. It's good to know what's out there. My disease places me in a bizarre enough position that I will be hard pressed to rest my clarinet on my chair, but I'm off to look into the WRIST and the FHRED...Thanks!
-Angela
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