Message: 28 Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2004 13:49:59 +0000 From: Owain Sutton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Finale] Graphics tablets To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed
I'm becoming concerned about the extent of my mouse usage with Finale, particularly with a family history of wrist problems.
I was wondering if anyone has any experience of using a graphics tablet with the program? Does it work well, better, worse than with a mouse? Any suggestions of what to look for or avoid?
Owain
I have had big problems with pain in my wrists and arms as a result of palm-down mousing and possibly generally un-ergonomic computer use over the years - resulting in RSI and probably carpal tunnel syndrome. This affliction has had a dramatically negative impact on my woodwind, keyboard and guitar playing. I have now effectively eliminated the extremely painful wrist problems, partly due to my purchase of a handshake-grip mouse called the 3M Ergonomic Mouse, see http://www.3m.com/ergonomics/ergonomicmouse.jhtml
I have experienced some deferred pain in my upper arm with this mouse, but it is generally wonderful to use. I sometimes use palm-down mice in rotation with the 3M mouse on big jobs, and occasionally use my non-preferred arm for mousing. Combining all of this with an office re-designed for postural/ergonomic comfort, as well as specific regular exercise to counter computer related strain, I now work and perform in relative comfort. I will always be vulnerable to RSI in any activity, I just need to manage it sensibly.
I have contemplated using a voice recognition product like Dragon Naturally Speaking to ease mouse use generally, but haven't tried that yet - imagine *commanding* Finale to do what you want it to....!!!! MakeMusic!?
Hope that is useful.
Rodney
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