I used to get cramps in my left hand if I played fast 16th note passages. I designed the Comfy Horn Strap to support the weight the horn & relieve the pressure on my pinky. It works great so I decided to sell them. Since 2011 I've sold over 300. Everyone that uses it loves it. See my blog. http://comfyhornstrap.blogspot.com/2011/07/the-comfy-horn-strap-updated-13014.html