THUMBPORT TP-PICC
Right thumb rest for piccolo
23,00 €
Description
The Thumbport allows greater balance in holding the flute. It is comprised of a C-shaped shell and a thumb-like extension. The Thumbport helps the player to place the right thumb at an efficient spot and provides additional support.
Analysis
Mechanically, there are three factors associated with balancing a flute:
1. the mass (weight) of the flute,
2. horizontal rotation,
3. axial rotation.
The gravity center of a flute is located slightly to the right of the left index finger. When the knuckle of the left index finger takes up most of the weight of a flute, the small remaining weight is often assumed by the right thumb.
When playing a flute, the player pushes the embouchure plate against the chin. With the left index finger both supporting and pushing, the flute might rotate clockwise without a counter force from the right hand.
Analysis
Mechanically, there are three factors associated with balancing a flute:
1. the mass (weight) of the flute,
2. horizontal rotation,
3. axial rotation.
The gravity center of a flute is located slightly to the right of the left index finger. When the knuckle of the left index finger takes up most of the weight of a flute, the small remaining weight is often assumed by the right thumb.
When playing a flute, the player pushes the embouchure plate against the chin. With the left index finger both supporting and pushing, the flute might rotate clockwise without a counter force from the right hand.