<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I had same problem until i change my technique :Originally posted by Lorenzini:
I know this topic has been discussed before, but I did not pay any attention to it at the time. I am a right-handed player and have recently been getting pain on the top and bottom of my right wrist. It has not gotten to the point where it has effected my playing, but I notice it after playing for longer periods of time. For example, I had a recording session on Monday and after about three hours of stop and go playing I noticed the pain. I have not changed my technique as far as I can tell, but I have been using more of a rebound type approach with my right hand for double stoke playing. Do any of you have any suggestions or similar experiences?
Do you play palm up on Hi Hat ? ( french grip )
Do you play loose and let the stick rebound or you keep you finger closed firmly on you stick ? ( even when the stick hit the Hi Hat or head ? )
Originally posted by Donu:
Do you play palm up on Hi Hat ? ( french grip )
Do you play loose and let the stick rebound or you keep you finger closed firmly on you stick ? ( even when the stick hit the Hi Hat or head ? )
I play palm down with a fairly loose grip, but strengthen the grip at contact.
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">You feel you pain when you play Hi Hat ? i guess keep strengthen the grip at contact is not good for you wrist because he send you back all the energy you give for each stroke, let the stick more free on the impact, it will give you a better sound and less vibration back to you wrist so no painI play palm down with a fairly loose grip, but strengthen the grip at contact.[/QB]
Do you have a teacher ? maybe you grip is not correct in a way [img]graemlins/sure.gif[/img]
Also Warm Up and Strech is very important
My wrist hurt exactly like yours, Scott. Carpal tunnel. This is by no means a cure but it may provide some relief of the pain. I got one of those spring V-shaped hand exercisers that squeak terribly when you squeeze the handles together. After squeaking away less than five minutes the pain disappeared 98% (for me). As preventitive medicine I leave it in the front seat and squeak merrily away at stop lights and the drive-thru.
Similar circumstance: I complained to a lady at work once that my back ached. She said, "If you don't already do so, flip your mattress." Willing to try anything, I did. That worked overnight.
And not a one of us here is gettin' any younger. [img]wink.gif[/img]
I know this topic has been discussed before, but I did not pay any attention to it at the time. I am a right-handed player and have recently been getting pain on the top and bottom of my right wrist. It has not gotten to the point where it has effected my playing, but I notice it after playing for longer periods of time. For example, I had a recording session on Monday and after about three hours of stop and go playing I noticed the pain. I have not changed my technique as far as I can tell, but I have been using more of a rebound type approach with my right hand for double stoke playing. Do any of you have any suggestions or similar experiences?
Hi Lorenzini,
Try "twisting" the forearm rather than raising and lowering your hand (assuming you might be doing the latter). This will give the tendons the much needed break. It will also strengthen the main motor of execution--i.e., the forearm muscles. Also, bow the wrists and stay loose, letting the drum do as much of the work as possible.
My $0.02. I hope it helps.
Steve Michaud
i'd say it's most likley your index finger and thumb grip, if you grip too tight with them regardles of thumbs up or palms down the energy transfer from the stick to the skin or cymbal doesn't make it. it winds up back in your wrist.
for french grip, try to let go of the front 2 fingers and create a fulcrum point with the back 2 fingers,the pinky and ring finger, the stick will still create a circular arc but the pivot point is near the heel of you hand. then, when you need to, change to thumb and pointer finger for doubles,and more intricate things. this will give the finger muscles a break.
chris perra
i just noticed you use palms down,.....for me it's the same idea, loosen the pointer and thumb.
but the fulcrum is the middle finger and thumb. more towards the first joint as appossed to the pad of the thumb.
then change to a tighter grip for intricate stuff.
chris perra
From what you are describing, it sounds like your thumb is touching the side of your hand. If so, then you are preventing the blood flow, as well a restricting your tendons etc...
You must have an oval shape hole formed with your thumb.
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