|
guitarists finger weights?
does anyone know where I can find these little weights i heard about that you can kind of put on the lower section of each of your fingers while you play that helps to make them stronger?
[ ]
Want to answer more questions in the Hobbies category?
Maybe give some free advice about: Music?
I am not a doctor, but my understanding is that finger weights were never designed to be used by people with 'healthy' hands. I know they are sold that way now, but that is not how they are used by those in the medical profession. They are meant for those with illnesses that cause loss of dexterity and difficulty in motor planning. A bit of 'resistance' can be a great thing for those who are struggling to control their hands.
But how could they make your fingers stronger? There are no muscles in your fingers to condition through weight training! The muscles that control your fingers are located in your forearm. Your fingers have only tendons in them.
Tendons must be gently stretched and you must practice to improve their dexterity or movement. Apply too much weight, and those tendons simply get damaged and can break.
Not to mention how such weights will mess up your touch. Maybe making your fingers fight gravity, does actually build strength (I'm not buying it, but whatever) but it certainly wont help your develop a delicate and controlled touch. Each time you take them off, you'd need to relearn the amount of force required.
Don’t go for the quick fixes or short cuts, just practice.
]
More Questions:<<< Previous Question
| Next Question >>> blah
|
|