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Tight Fingers

Author: lor65uk
Date: 2007-08-11 20:00

Hi, Strange question for you. I have just started playing again after a long break and seem to have developed a very tight 3rd finger on my left hand (G finger!), which is causing me problems in fast moving pieces. I'm not smooth especially from F sharp to A (I get a G in between). My fingers arch for the top 2 keys but are very straight for the third.
On my current Oboe I don't have a key over the hole which might be causing some problems, but I wondered if anyone had any advice?
I spoke to an Alexander technique person who said it was nerves causing a tightening of my fingers, but I don't know how to stop this (directing it into my feet would be much better!). I'm looking to buy a new Oboe shortly but not until i've sorted this problem out.
Thanks

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