This is just something I've been looking about for and was unable to find a real answer.
Are there any effective bell masks for woodwinds such as clarinet or saxophone? I found a website that sells some for brass instruments and they seem pretty effective because they block the bell, which is the only opening that harmful COVID particles can escape through. However, as is the case of a woodwind, there are many tone holes that particles can make it through. I read a study that a cloth sack covering the entire clarinet can minimize risk of spread without affecting sound, but I haven't been able to find any of those cloth sacks for sale. I was just wondering if any of you guys had any more information on the matter because I'm going to be playing in a university setting and I'd much rather be safe than sorry.
Thanks guys! Stay safe!
Are there any effective bell masks for woodwinds such as clarinet or saxophone? I found a website that sells some for brass instruments and they seem pretty effective because they block the bell, which is the only opening that harmful COVID particles can escape through. However, as is the case of a woodwind, there are many tone holes that particles can make it through. I read a study that a cloth sack covering the entire clarinet can minimize risk of spread without affecting sound, but I haven't been able to find any of those cloth sacks for sale. I was just wondering if any of you guys had any more information on the matter because I'm going to be playing in a university setting and I'd much rather be safe than sorry.
Thanks guys! Stay safe!