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Neck warmers

Author: SecondTry
Date: 2021-03-19 07:41

A few days ago I had written about how I felt that a faster tongue might come from a more relaxed throat and how, IMHO, literally wrapping the throat help me achieve the relaxed sensation I wished to convey---almost like a feeling associated with consciously suppressing the gag reflex.

At that time I cited superstar and up and coming clarinetist Eric Abramovitz's use of some sort of wrap around his neck in these videos as a visual example only, having no idea if this was nothing more than a fashion statement.

https://youtu.be/rO5PxbbB1Rk
https://youtu.be/aSIDbFX8XVk

When the same gear turned up in these videos, and Eric expressly wasn't wearing it when not playing, I got to think that this is clarinet related.

https://youtu.be/sFhKkRGd8MA
https://youtu.be/K3Y8C48r0x0

Does any know Eric and/or what his intent with this neck wrap is?

Thanks.

Edit: oops, on a better search I see this came up before, but connection to play wasn't confirmed let alone purpose.....

http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/read.html?f=1&i=419633&t=419599

Post Edited (2021-03-19 07:47)

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Re: Neck warmers

Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2021-03-19 07:57

hmmmmm..........

The recital videos make it look like it was definitely applied somewhat hurriedly for a purpose. But to me it looks more like the physical therapy sort of supports you see on the joints of athletes. Perhaps he sustained some sort of muscular problem in years past that requires support with the blowing effort (he only has it on when he is playing for more than just a few notes).

...............Paul Aviles

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