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Re: long b problem & solution

Author: kdk ★2017
Date: 2018-10-28 21:18

I reached the same solution on my own. I sensed that the original thumb rest position was adding tension in my hand, which was exacerbating a tendency I suspect is age-related for my hand to be less able to stretch than before. The curved fingers are just good technique, but I think I was just getting sloppy. Straighter fingers indicate just enough extra tension to interfere with my coordination. The combination of relaxing my hand (higher thumb rest) and my knuckles (curved fingers) makes a huge difference for me.

I might add, the problem for me was worse on an A clarinet, where the RH stretch is slightly longer, and the result of the changes was that much more noticeable.

Karl

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