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Topic: Wrist is killing me!! |
Jimmy Prince
From:
Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 16 Jan 2016 12:01 pm |
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I just got my new lap steel. been playing around with it for only 15 min. or so and my wrist is killing me. now I can play Bass or guitar for a few hours with only minor pain.( I have the Gout in my Wrists about 3 times a year) I hope that this gout didn't cause permanent damage. Anyone else feel this pain?
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Stephen Abruzzo
From:
Philly, PA
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Posted 16 Jan 2016 4:10 pm
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Playing bass and armpit guitar is not the same as playing lap steel.
Your bar wrist is probably bent back and now it is revolting. Slow and easy and you will develop the wrist dexterity/flexibility that is needed. |
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Bob Russell
From:
Virginia, USA
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Posted 17 Jan 2016 3:21 pm
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Check and see how hard you're gripping the bar. If all's set up well, you should be able to just "cradle" the bar between the thumb and middle finger, using just a bit of downward pressure with the index finger to get clean notes. If you're "death-gripping" the bar, that could cause problems.
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Lots of stringy things, many of them slidey. |
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George Piburn
From:
The Land of Enchantment New Mexico
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Jean-Sebastien Gauthier
From:
Quebec, Canada
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Posted 17 Jan 2016 5:40 pm
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I really think pain is not normal. The only time I get pain from practicing is when for example I started learning pedal steel, I focused so hard on the pedal that I forget to keep a good posture. Or when playing Dobro and picking too hard and get pain in my right thump.
You should always be relax, good posture, picking light and dont use much pressure on the bar and dont use your wrist to do slant, use your fingers.
Look videos of Jerry Byrds and try to have the same technic!
With good technic you should be able to practice all day without any pain. |
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Chris Walke
From:
St Charles, IL
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Posted 20 Jan 2016 7:29 am
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I notice that I sometimes squeeze the bar or tighten up my left arm when playing, especially if it's something new I'm learning. Also happens if I'm playing a gig and I'm nervous about something I'm playing. When I notice that happening, I have to concentrate on relaxing my arm/hand, making sure my bar hand position is good.
There should be no pain involved with the physical mechanics of playing steel guitar. |
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Stefan Robertson
From:
Hertfordshire, UK
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Posted 20 Jan 2016 7:37 am
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Find another Bar that is suitable for you.
I highly recommend a Shubb SP1
For control, grip, length and weight
Still waiting for my Paloma Stone slide since last year beginning of December. I'll let you know how it is if it ever arrives.
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Stefan
Bill Hatcher custom 12 string Lap Steel Guitar
E13#9/F secrets: https://thelapsteelguitarist.wordpress.com
"Give it up for The Lap Steel Guitarist" |
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