Author: SarahC
Date: 2016-12-06 14:50
Ruben, I believe there are some that promote a chin-rest less technique as well! At least I have read about it in early baroque circles. i personally love my chin rest, can take or leave the shoulder rest though. I'm not fussed.
Fully agree Gwie. I feel angry on behalf of my friends who damaged their bodies permanently while at uni because of stubborn professors. At least the universities are more aware of these issues now, when they are hiring people... i think!
I was 15 when my friend was at the Conservatorium, and then became damaged. and now many moons later, she can't even play a hymn on the piano without pain becoming unbearable. but it had a lasting impact on me.. I have been ultra conscious with both myself and my students about the concerns of the body since. Not sure that I am always right.. but definitely ultra careful.
But anyway.. huge side track. it appears with violin, the differences in dampening of the sound box, (the belly of the violin) are only evident to the player, and not further away. this may or may not be relevant to the clarinet question
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