In addition to the FreeNeck strap Andrew showed us, both these other devices -- the Hornstick and ERGObrass -- look very appealing to me. I originally thought these underneath support systems would be cumbersome, but not after viewing the ERGObrass youtube videos. Even if there's a little inconvenience getting used to a support device, it's seems worth it for the relief they are likely to provide. Learning to use one is surely easier than learning transposition, so I think I can handle it! ;o)
http://www.ergobrass.com/cor/eng/eng_cor_etusivu.html http://www.hornstick.nl/English/index.htm I see certain advantages and disadvantages in each system, but regardless of the system chosen it just seems logical to use something to reduce the strain of holding a 6 pound instrument in front of my face. We're not winning trophies for toughing it out, are we? ;o) Valerie Wells The Balanced Embouchure Method http://bebabe.wordpress.com/ http://www.beforhorn.blogspot.com/ _______________________________________________ post: [email protected] unsubscribe or set options at https://pegasus.memphis.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
