Author: concertmaster3
Date: 2011-06-10 21:11
Using a neckstrap shouldn't hinder your playing at all. I have been using straps for oboe, English horn and clarinet for years. I stopped playing with one for a while when I lost the leather piece that goes on the back if you don't have a ring for it, but bought a new one so I would have less arm/thumb pain. My previous and future teachers never saw a problem with it, and the oboe is much lighter than the clarinet. I currently use the strap (BG brand) with the Ridenour thumb saddle, which also helped relieve some of the pain (I now have 3 thumb saddles...one for oboe, and 2 for my Bb and A clarinets). What kind of strap are you using that's hindering you from playing? and can you show us a picture of the back of the clarinet where it's strapping onto.
Another option (one that my repair tech uses, who's primarily an oboist) is the Kooiman thumb rests. She prefers the Etude models. You might want to look into that as well.
Ron Ford
Woodwind Specialist
Performer/Teacher/Arranger
http://www.RonFordMusic.com
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