<HTML><BODY style="word-wrap: break-word; -khtml-nbsp-mode: space; -khtml-line-break: after-white-space; ">When my fingers split, I use those rubber thingys that librarians use on their finger tips when filing. They're sort of cushiony, fit tightly, and hold the finger tip together so that it can heal. I'm not sure what the finger tip protectors are actually called, but I think they're available at any office supply store. <DIV> </DIV><DIV>Richard West</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV> <DIV><DIV>On Jan 30, 2007, at 8:39 AM, Michael Jorgensen wrote:</DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE type="cite"> To those who are wondering, Apparently her finger split open while playing. I used to have splitting fingers from test blows before we moved to a humidified environment. My solution was like Ron’s, except I would cut a finger-wide 2” long piece of soft cloth and place it in a “U” over my finger tip. Then wrap with tape to form a sock which could be reused for many tunings. I had socks for the three middle fingers I use in test blows. I tried cutting finger tips off a stretchy pair of gloves to make socks, but found them useless because the seams caused pain as they were right on the striking surface. Thanks to all who responded, -Mike On 1/29/07 3:02 PM, "Christopher Purdy" <<A href="mailto:purdy@ohio.edu">purdy@ohio.edu</A>> wrote: <BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">I have been using non alcohol baby wipes. I'm not sure how well it disinfects though. Works really well for cleaning and it gives me a good feeling about avoiding germs but that might not stand up in court. Blood on the keys!? Probably a colorful story behind that... Chris On Jan 29, 2007, at 2:32 PM, Michael Jorgensen wrote: <BLOCKQUOTE type="cite">Hello, A pianist got blood all over the keys on our D. What would be a good product to sterilize them? Isopropyl alcohol removes black from sharps and Cory cleaner doesn't say it disinfects. -Mike Jorgensen </BLOCKQUOTE> Christopher D. Purdy R.P.T. School of Music, Ohio University Rm. 311, Robt. Glidden Hall Athens, OH 45701 Office (740) 593-1656 Cell (740) 590-3842 fax (740) 593-1429 <A href="http://www.ohiou.edu/music">http://www.ohiou.edu/music</A> </BLOCKQUOTE> </BLOCKQUOTE></DIV> </DIV></BODY></HTML>