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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.

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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 :lol: !

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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.

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hahaha why did you tell her here when you could've told her in person?... lol :P

 

 

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. B)

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  Lustra.exe said:
hahaha why did you tell her here when you could've told her in person?... lol :P

 

 

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.  B)

I was telling QuadBeats... ;)

 

Tomorrow's going to be a loooooong day... Two phases in one day...

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  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

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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.

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