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Re: Thumb rest alternatives for Ridenour clarinets?

Author: Barry Vincent
Date: 2015-02-21 18:57

All these neck strap support systems are useless to me as I must hold my Clarinet at approximately 45 deg for good tone & projection. After years of playing I now have RSI in my right arm (elbow) and must find some other way of supporting the instrument. I've made a wooden extension to my heavy duty metal music stand that is a second shelf below the metal one. Very handy for placing various items on it as well as the Clarinet bell. This completely removes all the weight from my right arm. I also use a Ridenour rubber thumb saddles as well. However I have a real problem when standing whilst playing as this support shelf is not practical to use unless the music stand is extended rather high. So there's still a problem for me.
The Oboe is even worst than the Clarinet as it must be held at an even higher angle but I can use the stand extension for it as well.
Strangely, I don't have a problem with my right arm when playing the Flute.
But as mentioned, my solution is really only practical when seated whilst playing.
The extension shelf only has a small part that prevents the bell of the instrument from sliding off the bottom shelf. There is no obstruction in front of the bell of the Clarinet or Oboe.

Skyfacer

Post Edited (2015-02-21 19:00)

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