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Re: Thumb rest alternatives for Ridenour clarinets?

Author: nellsonic
Date: 2015-02-25 01:20

Thanks for all the input!

I'd really like something that doesn't take up any of the space that rightfully belongs to the thumb like the Neotech strap attachment pieces do. Does the Clavichord strap work like that? I can't quite figure out from the picture how it actually attaches.

Stephen Fox's stuff is certainly interesting, and that touchpiece is really catching my eye as my left pinkie is just the worst for trills. I may be making a purchase of a couple of his items.

Dave, I can relate to what you are saying about the strap getting in the way of the throat tones fingerings, but it's never been a real annoyance to me. I only use the strap for short periods during multi-hour playing sessions, and probably will not need to use it as much with these lighter rubber instruments. Still, it is worth thinking about in case I end up using it for longer stretches in the future.

Ted Ridenour said he'd research the previous solution and get back to me. If he is able to suggest another approach I will post it here.

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