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Re: Thumb position

Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2010-10-24 20:28

Not to throw a monkey wrench into this, but you could also try Elsa Ludwig-Verder's suggested thumb position which is to have the tip of the the thumb point more toward the ceiling as opposed to the floor. So instead of allowing the thumb to "sag" under the weight of the clarinet, you are now actively holding it up. This position DOES not cause undue strain done properly since the skeletal system of the arm is completely engaged with this posture.

Of course you WOULD out of necessity need the thumbrest higher for this position.

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

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