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Clarinet Supports

Author: bethmhil
Date: 2014-11-04 05:13

I've unfortunately been suffering from quickly worsening tendinitis in my right hand. I've done a multitude of things to remedy my pain-- I recently had the thumb rests moved up on both of my clarinets, I have pieces of kid's craft foam attached right beneath the thumb rests to create more space in my right hand (similar in concept to the Ridenour thumb saddle), and I use a neckstrap. My next solution is to put a belt around my knees and support my clarinet that way! :o)

I know that many support products exist; There is a new support rod on RDG Woodwinds, and Stephen Fox has some interesting products as well. I'm nervous about the Ton Kooiman thumb rest, as I once saw the plate rip away from a clarinetist's instrument (and take wood away with it). Unfortunately, I don't have much money to shell out. Any ideas or home-made support ideas? Thanks!

BMH
Illinois State University, BME and BM Performance

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