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Bass clarinet hand crutch?

Author: Hautbois baryton
Date: 2023-02-21 22:57

Hello, I was wondering if anyone had experience with a hand crutch for a bass clarinet. I have large-ish hands and have always had issues with my left hand position in the upper chalumeau range, even when using a floor peg.

Any thoughts?

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Re: Bass clarinet hand crutch?

Author: Chris P
Date: 2023-02-21 23:10

Are you talking something like a bassoon RH handrest/slug fitted to the side of the top joint?

That's something that can be fitted easily enough, provided you find the correct spot for it while you're attending the fitting.

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Re: Bass clarinet hand crutch?

Author: jdbassplayer
Date: 2023-02-22 01:43

Do you use both a floor peg and a neck strap? Using both at the same time is generally ideal, especially if you find the instrument falling away from you. A crutch would make hitting the Ab key more difficult.

-JDbassplayer

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