I was very strict with myself about
using the tips
of my fingers for NSP, having read the phrase little pistons to
describe proper NSP technique.
Similarly you often see correct violin technique described as playing on the
tips, and the phrase little hammers is used. Ruggiero Ricci, to
Whether or not this was intended, Anthony Robb's comments on Dick
Hensold's playing style came across to me as condescending at best.
Well, Dick is my mate, and I'll stick up for him! I know him to be
more concerned than most with his articulation, but not in the sense
of focussing on one single
Now Matt, don't take offence where none was intended. I also read Anthony's
interesting post and I thought that he went out of his way to make it clear
that he was in no way criticizing Dick's playing.
Having said that, your comments on what Dick does with his variations was
perfectly put.
Excellent post from Dick.
Ever since the stiffening of aging fingers was mentioned, I think by
Anthony, it has been on my mind, especially now that I'm 65 and am probably
losing some agility in my fingers but not acutely, yet. I have suffered for
years from a bit of arthritis, affecting one
Interesting.
I do have health problems and have certainly noticed my fingers getting less
agile as the years pass (I'm 59 now). Probably started getting a little
stiff from the big 5 0.
I've never been THAT nimble anyway but I did notice that as I have severe
back (spinal) problems and pumping
Hello Richard
It was me that mentioned the stiff fingers business. You probably
havenat heard of me or my playing (apart from, perhaps, the early stuff
on the aCut Drya albums) and I in turn must plead ignorance of your
music, apart from a quick look at a You Tube piece which
