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Re: Problems fingering middle B-rh

Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2014-04-22 05:50

Ok, the sliding thing is not a "have to." I only point that out to illustrate that you are "not alone."

I DO point the tip of my thumb more UP toward the ceiling. It took many, MANY months to get used to this after years of letting my thumb sag (this "inactive" stance tends to lead to more problems than it is worth). The benefit of "thumb up" is that it distributes the weight through the skeletal system and not just at the thumb joint.

And yes, I HAVE relatively large hands, so it is not only a technique for those with small hands but I can see where it would help those folks quite a bit.

..............Paul Aviles

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