Author: hautbois
Date: 2009-11-10 23:56
Take a look at the Ton Kooiman thumbrest systems. Or, at the very least, get an adjustable thumb rest and try a variety of positions for the thumb. I found that occasionally moving the thumb rest position kept bouts of tendonitis from developing. Also consider a dutch thumb rest, which in effect makes the body of the oboe wider at the thumb, which helps some people.
Also consider whether the problem occurs when using the pinky of the right hand. If so, and adjusting the thumb position is not helping, consider whether creating extensions for the Eflat, Csharp and C keys would make the player more comfortable. Finally, some oboes are heavier than others, and a lighter one might help.
Players with no pre-existing problems develop tendon problems. If there is no equipment solution which truly helps, I would direct the student with a propensity to have the problem to another instrument. (I know, that is blasphemy....)
Elizabeth
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