Klarinet Archive - Posting 000047.txt from 2002/02

From: Stephanie Smith <stephms@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [kl] Stiff Finger joint
Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2002 11:35:50 -0500

Audrey-

I was referring to the joint where the fingers meet the hand...when you
let finger motion originate from this joint, you can let your entire
finger move as a unit, allowing it to be curved and not "lock up."

Stephanie

On Tue, 5 Feb 2002, Audrey Travis wrote:

> Stephanie, when you refer to the first joint, do you mean the knuckles, or
> the point at which the fingers separate from the hand? From your
> description, it sounds like the knuckles.... I have the same problem with my
> right pinky, but the problem stems from my pinky being too short, so Morrie
> Backun is going to reposition my RH pinky keys. Once done, I'll be able to
> apply your ideas. I will definitely try them for all other fingers today!
>
> Thanks,
>
> Audrey
>
> Stephanie Smith wrote:
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> > Try this: make a fist, letting
> > the tips of your fingers touch your palms. Now look at the back of your
> > hand so that all you can see is your fist, no fingers. Look at the joints
> > at the top of your fist. These are the first joints where the fingers
> > attach to the hand, and this is where movement of your fingers should
> > originate from. Now open your fist slowly and think about the feeling of
> > moving your fingers from those first joints. Turn your hand over, and
> > look at where those joints fall on your palm. It should actually be right
> > around the highest crease on your palm...a lot farther down than you might
> > have actually thought your fingers extended! This was a major
> > breakthrough to me. Once I started letting my fingers curve and the first
> > joint do the work it for which it was intended, my problems with my pinkie
> > fingers locking up completely disappeared. I hope this helps you. Good
> > luck!
> >
> > Stevi Smith
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