QuadraticBeats Posted November 30, 2006 Posted November 30, 2006 So, I'm sure I'm one of the many cramming in the four mallet region piece this week... and right now, I actually do not feel like touching a percussion instrument. All the pit die hards are probably laughing at those battery members who are dealing with this right now (not the ones that say, actually practice early in the season). There is much wrist pain right now... anyone have suggestions as to how to alleviate this a bit and make sure that one does not lower their own playing ability? I already know to stretch it out, etc. Quote
txsweetheart183 Posted November 30, 2006 Posted November 30, 2006 i dont know but mine are killing me after this weekend at crossmen and practicing like crazy for region.. ahhh Quote
percussioninstructor Posted November 30, 2006 Posted November 30, 2006 Be sure to take PLENTY of time to warm-up properly(I'm sure you know this already)! Also take 5 mins afterwards to cool down: Play a single hand 8's exercise at a slow tempo, with good technique at varying heights. Soaking your hands and wrists in warm water(or heating pad) before and after helps to loosen up muscles/tendons/ligaments. Especially if you have "old man" hands like me ! Quote
G'townPIT Posted December 1, 2006 Posted December 1, 2006 At the start of the season, the inside of both my middle fingers had horrible blisters. Fabric band-aids or this liquid brown stuff that you wipe over them help. Quote
fourmalleteer Posted December 1, 2006 Posted December 1, 2006 There are some great things you can get to protect your already blistered hands. Go down to your local Walgreen's or CVS and buy a box of "Toe Bandages" (yes, I said "Toe Bandages") cut one toe bandage in half, and put on your middle finger. I think 3 or 4 pieces come in a package. Ta-da. Quote
SHSfreshmanSNARE07 Posted December 1, 2006 Posted December 1, 2006 my middle fringers bled for about two days...like two weeks ago and now they are toughened up, it reminded me of when i learned traditional. Quote
txsweetheart183 Posted December 1, 2006 Posted December 1, 2006 lol.. i got a blister on my thumb randomly (inside of my thumb..???) Quote
thesnareguy Posted December 1, 2006 Posted December 1, 2006 Just relax when you are playing four mallet. Quote
txsweetheart183 Posted December 1, 2006 Posted December 1, 2006 i could definately stand to do that.. if i knew how Quote
Lustra.exe Posted December 1, 2006 Posted December 1, 2006 hahaha why did you tell her here when you could've told her in person?... lol I think with four mallets, too many people have the "Iraqi death grip", in the words of Mr. Jyring. It causes way more tension and friction than necessary. Basically, loosen up. See yall tomorrow. Quote
thesnareguy Posted December 1, 2006 Posted December 1, 2006 Lustra.exe said: hahaha why did you tell her here when you could've told her in person?... lol I think with four mallets, too many people have the "Iraqi death grip", in the words of Mr. Jyring. It causes way more tension and friction than necessary. Basically, loosen up. See yall tomorrow. I was telling QuadBeats... Tomorrow's going to be a loooooong day... Two phases in one day... Quote
txsweetheart183 Posted December 2, 2006 Posted December 2, 2006 yea man.. and haha yea mr. jyring's "Iraqi death grip" ive heard it from him a lot Quote
Lustra.exe Posted December 2, 2006 Posted December 2, 2006 thesnareguy said: I was telling QuadBeats... Tomorrow's going to be a loooooong day... Two phases in one day... ahhh. yeah... zzzomg. tomorrow. will be. FUN Quote
thesnareguy Posted December 2, 2006 Posted December 2, 2006 Lustra.exe said: ahhh. yeah... zzzomg. tomorrow. will be. FUN Yeah. But I'm actually looking forward for it. Quote
Sp0ted G0rilla Posted October 14, 2007 Posted October 14, 2007 fourmalleteer said: There are some great things you can get to protect your already blistered hands. Go down to your local Walgreen's or CVS and buy a box of "Toe Bandages" (yes, I said "Toe Bandages") cut one toe bandage in half, and put on your middle finger. I think 3 or 4 pieces come in a package. Ta-da. What works real well is wrapping ur middle finger in stick tape Quote
borchnork Posted October 14, 2007 Posted October 14, 2007 I"m not a percussionist, but for a long time I practiced w/ incorrect hand position and it caused me to get really bad tendinitis. I was actually supposed to stop playing for like a month, and I didn't. oops. Quote
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