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Author:  Charles Schoonmaker Posted:  9/27/02; 9:07:20 PM Topic:  Pain in left hand Msg#:  2892 (in response to 2890) Prev/Next:  2891/2893 Reads:  1518

Jose,

I'm very happy to know you've found this site and are a new member. You've come to the right place.

Most of my playing is Jazz also..on nylon Classical.  I've never heard of  'sky laufen' but I'll try a google search.

  In the meantime, I have raised the neck to a more vertical position as I play.  I'm guessing this reduces the stretching required by the tendons of the left hand...plus I now warm up with gentle tunes like the Summertime arrangement fron David's 'Changes' page.  Seems to help.

 I also have blood circulation problems in my left hand from old winter mountain climbing mishaps and that may be contributing to the problem.  Your suggestion of better warm-up exercises make complete sense.  Muchas Gracias and Welcome to the Trellis !

Hope to hear more from you,  Charles 

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