Author: Bob Bernardo
Date: 2020-02-25 22:58
There are kits you can buy on assorted sites, includes a thumb rest with a hook to attach a strap to. I don't have the straps, but I have this thumb rest.
This is a very interesting subject. A lot of people have disabilities and weaknesses in their bodies, sometimes a lifetime of weaknesses. Other times these go away as your young body matures. I had a stroke when I was born. My right side was effected. I got stronger through a lot of this through karate and a lot of other sports, hockey and golf. Even today I take karate lessons twice a week. Been doing this since I was about 10 years old. Maybe this child could benefit through some sort of sporting activities. It surely can't hurt.
I sometimes rest the clarinet between my knees or rest the horn on my right knee. I haven't used a strap. Even when I do solo work, playing in front of the orchestra, I sit. Who cares if I don't stand! I also got into the military, played the sax and the clarinet, but I did make it through Basic Training, with honors actually.
So let the person play the best way he/she can and just have fun with music. If you want me to add a thumb rest fitted to the horn, send me the clarinet. No charge. Just pay a few bucks for the shipping.
Designer of - Vintage 1940 Cicero Mouthpieces and the La Vecchia mouthpieces
Yamaha Artist 2015
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