Re: [Hornlist] Pinky Problems
William, I used to have the same problem with my pinky finger hurting. I found that putting those little pencil grippers on the pinky hook helped a lot! I think they come in a package of 5, so I cut them all in half and slide them over all of my keys and the pinky hook. Hope this can help, Jeremy Bowles William Foss wrote: Dear List, When I play every day for a long period of time, I get a pain in my pinky finger. The pain, which shows up about 45-50 minutes into a practice session, extends from the knuckle of my finger to my wrist. However, if I rest for about five minutes or so, I can play for a little while longer before the pain returns. The problem has been occurring off and on for quite a while now. I'm not sure what causes it; I don't have an especially heavy horn, nor do I use a lot of mouthpiece pressure. When the pain gets too bad I can't hold the horn, which presents a problem to playing. Should I tie several dozen balloons to my horn to reduce the pressure, or is there another option? I would appreciate any advice to help with this problem. Thank you William Foss ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/jeremy%40kustomkaps.net ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Pinky Problems
You might also check to see if the pinky ring needs to be relocated. Less often in double horns than in single. I ran into a single horn, when I was student teaching, that a 5th grader was using. She was having a hard time holding it with her small hands. I picked it up and realized the pinky ring and thumb ring were even too far apart for my medium adult hand. I suggested to the master teacher to have a repairman move both rings about an inch closer. He did and a lot of the problem disappeared. - Original Message - From: William Foss [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: horn@music.memphis.edu Sent: Friday, August 05, 2005 12:34 PM Subject: [Hornlist] Pinky Problems Dear List, When I play every day for a long period of time, I get a pain in my pinky finger. The pain, which shows up about 45-50 minutes into a practice session, extends from the knuckle of my finger to my wrist. However, if I rest for about five minutes or so, I can play for a little while longer before the pain returns. The problem has been occurring off and on for quite a while now. I'm not sure what causes it; I don't have an especially heavy horn, nor do I use a lot of mouthpiece pressure. When the pain gets too bad I can't hold the horn, which presents a problem to playing. Should I tie several dozen balloons to my horn to reduce the pressure, or is there another option? I would appreciate any advice to help with this problem. Thank you William Foss ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/pmanly%40icehouse.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.1/64 - Release Date: 8/4/2005 ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Pinky Problems
I have had a lot of hand therapy in my lifetime, and surgery on my left hand. There are two things that keep me well now Yoga and a rubber squeeze-ball, which I keep next to my computer nouse. When I travel, I take a tennis ball. That way, if you lose it, no biggie. Also makes a wierd MUTE! Seiously tho, do you have your pinky pointed out, extended into martini pose? Or is it wrapped around a hook on the horn? Not all horns have this. Having one or the lack of one could be problematic, depending upon your own individuality. See what others have to say... this is just something that worked for me... I like your balloons idea the best see if you can blow one up to around 7 diameter they resonate nicely at that diameter to high-C, making it sound like there are more horns playing than there really are kinda like the guys who play 12-string guitars, if you will pardon the comparison! Insincerely, (grin!), Don Elliot On 8/5/05, William Foss [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear List, When I play every day for a long period of time, I get a pain in my pinky finger. The pain, which shows up about 45-50 minutes into a practice session, extends from the knuckle of my finger to my wrist. However, if I rest for about five minutes or so, I can play for a little while longer before the pain returns. The problem has been occurring off and on for quite a while now. I'm not sure what causes it; I don't have an especially heavy horn, nor do I use a lot of mouthpiece pressure. When the pain gets too bad I can't hold the horn, which presents a problem to playing. Should I tie several dozen balloons to my horn to reduce the pressure, or is there another option? I would appreciate any advice to help with this problem. Thank you William Foss ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/donelliot%40gmail.com ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
RE: [Hornlist] Pinky Problems
Check out Bob Osmun's web site http://store.osmun.com/browse.cfm/2,61.html If that doesn't help, there is another horn rest I saw somewhere where the horn will sit on a stand and relieve the pressure of holding the weight of the horn. But I'm: Old school Macho Stupid (pick one) So I will live with the pain. But I think in my case, I just need to widen the pinky rest a little. Regards, Joe -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of William Foss Sent: Friday, August 05, 2005 3:35 PM To: horn@music.memphis.edu Subject: [Hornlist] Pinky Problems Dear List, When I play every day for a long period of time, I get a pain in my pinky finger. The pain, which shows up about 45-50 minutes into a practice session, extends from the knuckle of my finger to my wrist. However, if I rest for about five minutes or so, I can play for a little while longer before the pain returns. The problem has been occurring off and on for quite a while now. I'm not sure what causes it; I don't have an especially heavy horn, nor do I use a lot of mouthpiece pressure. When the pain gets too bad I can't hold the horn, which presents a problem to playing. Should I tie several dozen balloons to my horn to reduce the pressure, or is there another option? I would appreciate any advice to help with this problem. Thank you William Foss ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/joescarpelli%40earthlink.net ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Pinky Problems
Clebsch strap! - Original Message - From: William Foss [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: horn@music.memphis.edu Sent: Friday, August 05, 2005 3:34 PM Subject: [Hornlist] Pinky Problems Dear List, When I play every day for a long period of time, I get a pain in my pinky finger. The pain, which shows up about 45-50 minutes into a practice session, extends from the knuckle of my finger to my wrist. However, if I rest for about five minutes or so, I can play for a little while longer before the pain returns. The problem has been occurring off and on for quite a while now. I'm not sure what causes it; I don't have an especially heavy horn, nor do I use a lot of mouthpiece pressure. When the pain gets too bad I can't hold the horn, which presents a problem to playing. Should I tie several dozen balloons to my horn to reduce the pressure, or is there another option? I would appreciate any advice to help with this problem. Thank you William Foss ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/lotp%40comcast.net ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Pinky Problems
William Foss wrote: Dear List, When I play every day for a long period of time, I get a pain in my pinky finger. The pain, which shows up about 45-50 minutes into a practice session, extends from the knuckle of my finger to my wrist. However, if I rest for about five minutes or so, I can play for a little while longer before the pain returns. ... Should I tie several dozen balloons to my horn to reduce the pressure, or is there another option? I would appreciate any advice to help with this problem. If you're using a pinky hook to support the horn, that's probably the problem. The best solution I've found is the Clebsch strap. The email address escapes me for now, but I'm sure a quick Google search will find it for you in seconds. I liked my first one so much I bought a second. This summer, I've been switching back and forth among three of my horns, so I'll probably be ordering a third Real Soon Now. (It's not hard to move one from one horn to another - I'm just lazy.) There's no need to have a repairman install it (and I don't have a thing against repairmen). You'll probably want to remove the pinky hook, which will require a few seconds with a small torch. After that, all you need is a nylon cable tie to secure the bottom end of it, since the body of the strap wraps around the bell tail and fastens with velcro. This strap makes holding the horn just about as comfortable as it could ever be. There's no pressure on your pinky, and virtually no noticeable pressure anywhere else, either. Your fingers can all move freely. Last time I ordered, I believe the cost was $50 including shipping, and it's a very well made product. Certainly worth the cost! ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
Re: [Hornlist] Pinky Problems
On 5 Aug 2005, at 8:34 pm, William Foss wrote: When I play every day for a long period of time, I get a pain in my pinky finger. The pain, which shows up about 45-50 minutes into a practice session, extends from the knuckle of my finger to my wrist. However, if I rest for about five minutes or so, I can play for a little while longer before the pain returns. Get a Paxman Loop. Simple, cheap- Magic. All the best, Tom ___ post: horn@music.memphis.edu unsubscribe or set options at http://music2.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
