The shoulder muscles have to get usd to that upright & holding position. As soon as they are, pain & cramp will disappear. If you still develop cramp, something might be wrong with your muscle composition (holding position, nervouseness, etc.). Change that habit & you will be fine.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 9:58 PM To: horn@music.memphis.edu Subject: [Hornlist] horn position I'm a small, thin gal. Resting the horn on my thigh promotes perfect posture & good breathing for me, so that's how I usually play. I can play off leg, but only for short periods before my shoulders get painfully crampy. I've decided that if I ever have opportunity to perform a long solo & want to really stand out, I'll probably start looking for a sturdy stool w/ an ergonomically placed foot rest. Why not? The string bass players do it. Valerie in Tacoma ____________________________________________________________ Need cash? Click to get an emergency loan, bad credit ok http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2131/fc/Ioyw6iiekKteF74V v5MnBPYMIPtoQek0cBphYAIVPxU0d7Pb3GLL0Y/ _______________________________________________ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/hans%40pizka. de _______________________________________________ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
