OT: [was]Re: ctrl-c - Electric Bass and Callouses...

[Keith' Weatherhead]

Fairlight wrote:

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> Actually, sounds like he's -used- to SCO systems and wants Windows to
> behave the same way.  To my knowledge, it can't.  filePro works off a
> signal rather than a keystroke, and the only two ways to generate that
> signal in Windows are ^C or the Break key--both of which require shift.
> 
>>From playing electric bass on and off for 20 years, I can tell you with
> authority that after about a week or two, your blister will change to a
> callous.  Relax and wait for it, the pain goes away.  :)

Mark, you can post to the list if it doesn't fly there, as for 
awhile Bill's filters have prevent DirecWay.com users from sending 
to the list. -kfw

Well I will see your pain and raise you a couple of "tip" points...

I started playing violin at the age of 8, added guitar at the age of 
13 and added and made electric bass my main instrument at 15.  I 
still play a little guitar and play my bass whenever I can get away 
with it.  Now, on the north side of 50+, I have a couple friends 
that we get together for a jam session every couple of months as our 
schedules seem to be totally opposite no matter how hard we try to 
plan for a single Saturday or Sunday afternoon, even once a quarter.

After going thru the "pain to callous" experience more times than 
any 10 led-digit calculator can display here are some things to 
ponder if you seriously want to play, more of the time, pain-free...

1. Water is your enemy !!   Hygiene is important and there are lots 
of Anti-Bacterial hand cleaners that are effective and can be used 
quickly for most situations without using water.  Showers are way 
better than baths... swimming is a choice between pain and comfort, too.

2. Go out to www.MuscianFriend.com  and invest in two (2) 
GripMasters (9.95 or 14.95 each) they come in three (3) tensions...
Extra Light, Light, Medium.  Unless you have a lot of hand strength 
and have been ACTIVELY playing, like gigging nitely start with the
"Light" and work your way to the Medium (medium should be labeled as 
"Tough" in reality !  I know, I made the mistake of starting there 
went I was on the road playing professionally figuring I was in 
great shape and I could just improve from there, not the smartest 
choice.
I later bought a Light especially since I no longer actively gigging 
and the medium wastes my hand in 3-5 minutes max.  For another (4.95 
or 9.95/set) add the Callous Tips for the GripMaster.  You can move 
them between the units but because I can be real lazy, at that price 
I bought two (2) sets and put them on both my Light and Medium Units.

Side Note:  My Mother-in-Law had a stroke last August and I bought 
an Extra-Light one for her to use as a hand dexterity and strength 
exerciser for her recovery.  Works great !

Now, when I sit at my PC coding I simply pick up the "Medium" while 
reading/reviewing code and "grip-away".  Since I always used my 
fingers for bass other than a few songs where a pick made a specific 
difference in my mind, I want the callouses on both hands.  It also 
works like those "stress balls" and the like.

I keep my other GripMaster in my car, and take it will me when I 
travel for work which is 90+ nights a year... 35-50 round trip flights.

When I do have some time at home to play my bass, I can at least 
enjoy it without having to quit 30 minutes later cause my finger 
were bleeding.

Keith
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