This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment I play the notes with my thumb, index and third finger grouped together as one unit and use an arm motion-firm wrist. The three fingers together take the force much better than one. I do play the notes pretty firmly which I find adds to stability especially in the capo sections. I don't pound octaves either which can be a strain on the wrist. Using an ETD allows me to set the note with a firm blow and only test octaves with a soft blow. David Love davidlovepianos@comcast.net I am contemplating getting some type of support brace for my pounding hand and was wondering what any of you 4-5 tunings-a-day people use to reduce wear and tear on your hand(s). One way I've been able to reduce pounding damage is by learning to tune with my opposite hand: not only does it reduce stress on my limbs but it also increases my tuning speed so that I don't have to shift position at either end of a grand; I just switch hands if I need to. I've also gotten a more ergonomic tuning lever. Even by doing that I still feel discomfort in my hands, especially after a heavy day of tuning. If anyone has any suggestions, a brand name to try or if it's better to see a specialist about this sort of thing, I eagerly await your post. Matthew Lavender ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/f9/7e/86/81/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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