On Jul 15, 2009, at 9:34:25 AM, Mark <[email protected]> wrote:
From: Mark <[email protected]> Subject: [HG-new] HG ergonomics Date: July 15, 2009 9:34:25 AM EDT To: hurdygurdy <[email protected]> Hi all. I’m new to the list, and curious about the HG as I’m looking for a new instrument to learn. I have played guitar for many years but, in the last decade, the basal joint at the base of my left thumb has become increasingly arthritic. Consequently, I can no longer finger a fretboard without a lot of attendant pain. Watching the HG played, it doesn’t look as if it would stress the basal joint as the heel of the palm seems to rest on the keybox and the thumb doesn’t play a particularly active role in fingering the keys. Any thoughts on this? I guess the real test will be to find someone who owns an HG and try it before investing in an instrument. If there is anyone on the list in the Minneapolis/St.Paul area that would be willing to let me try it out, I’d be appreciative. Mark Seems my first reply didn't make it, so I'll try again: First of all, welcome to the list! :-) While it's true the left thumb is not really involved in playing the HG, it does get stressed when you're adjusting the tangents - as they have to be pretty tight in the key to work properly. You might be able to fit a tourne-à-gauche with an additional small notch to use on tangents, though.... Bill --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "hurdygurdy" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/hurdygurdy The rules of posting, courtesy, and other list information may be found at http://hurdygurdy.com/mailinglist/index.htm. To reduce spam, posts from new subscribers are held pending approval by the webmaster. -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
