Holding the low whistle--lil help?

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Do you use a thumbrest, neck strap or similar device to hold the whistle?

No! Tough it out!
17
85%
Yes they are heavy and awkward and it's good enough for clarinet players...
0
No votes
Sometimes, depends on the whistle
3
15%
 
Total votes: 20

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Re: Holding the low whistle--lil help?

Post by D Mc »

pancelticpiper wrote:...No, because thumb-rests and neck straps are unnecessary for most Low Whistles
That is a narrow viewpoint that assumes no handicap. Certainly true for most players maybe, but just the fact that the OP mentioned that the MK was heavy speaks volumes to me as it is not.
I have nerve damage in my right hand that severely limits dexterity, particularly any downward pressure, I needed some help. What works for me is to rest the very edge of the whistle against my leg. While not perfect or even proper, it does allow me to play by increasing hole-closing pressure with the help of my arm.
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