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RE: insanity

Author: William
Date: 2002-03-10 15:53

Hmm.......only your right thumb and embouchre should be "holding" your clarinet as you play. The only incidental use for the rest of your digits is to occassionally manipulate the random key apperatus presented by your musical impliment to convert random reed noise into music. Seriously, (and more sanely) your left hand should not "hold on" to the clarinet nor support it's weight in any way. The fingers and thumb should only move on and off the keys and tone holes without any perceptable action of your wrist. Perhaps, you are simply sqeezing with too much pressure when you do have you fingers down. Only advice here is, try not to do that. Also, be certain that you are using plenty of "lift" with your right thumb to securely keep the clarinet mpc in your mouth while you play. If all else fails, try using a neck strap or support device for playing--many clarinetist who have severe wrist pain use them with excellant results. Good Clarineting!!!!!

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