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Re: Fhred.

Author: katie_netie
Date: 2007-04-24 05:38

Hey.
Yeah, I had to get a silver ring soldered on to my thumbrest... but I figure a couple hundred getting a fhred and rest setup is well worth a life free of pain.
So far it honestly seems to be the answer to my problems. Beyond a simple medical issue of tendonitis and cramping I simply am a tense player, and the Fhred reminds me not to tense my hands and allows me to relax and enjoy the music.
I'm glad to hear other people use them as I was worried about how it would come across to walk into shows or auditions with one of them. But truly I think that what should matter is only the sound you produce, with or without help from a Fhred.
In terms of being able to move around, I feel I have a lot of freedom when I'm playing. I am aware of the fhred, but that means that the movement that I am doing is likely minimized to a reasonable amount. I mean, you have to get used to any support. I personally never got used to the feeling of a neck strap and it bothered me quite a but. With the Fhred I am free to put myself into my music free of pain, so... even if it is a little different I think it is a change I'm willing to but the time in to make.

Katie
Yamaha Custom SEV, Vandoren M13, Vandoren Optimum Ligature
Buffet E11 Eb Clarinet, Vandoren leather ligature and B44 mouthpiece
Going into second year university for music

Post Edited (2007-04-24 05:47)

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