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Re: Thumb rest

Author: Pathik
Date: 2006-01-06 08:08

I had the same experience as Morrigan when I tried the Etude thumbrest for the first time yesterday (except it didn't break); I had the feeling that I was somehow losing the clarinet sideways and had to struggle to hold on to it. I think the problem is that the bit where you put the end of the thumb doesn't give the thumb anything much to hold on to, and the bit that sticks out to the right, which is supposed to be where you put the inner part of your thumb is mounted too high and at the wrong angle, at least for me.

I've tried a sling already, but that didn't do anything for me. It felt odd, as if the clarinet was being pushed into my mouth, and certainly didn't seem to relieve any of the weight unless I held the clarinet at a very awkward down-pointed angle, which is no good, and also severely restricted any kind of movement. It might make a difference to use a sling with some elastic in it, I don't know. I play mostly sitting down, it feels more comfortable.

Maybe I just have to be very careful, not overdo it, take plenty of short breaks while practicing, do stretches and excercises etc. I am doing some yoga in the evening and that seems to be helpful.

What are the "telescopic rests"? I don't think I've ever seen anything like that advertised anywhere. I was thinking of maybe making some sort of "thingie" that I could put on my legs to rest the bell on while playing if I start to feel some discomfort, but don't quite know what it would be.

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