Violin and MG
This week I decided to try to get back in practice on my violin. This is the first time I have tried to play since diagnosis.
My left arm hurts really badly. I can manage that with pain medication. The real problem is that it gets so weak after just a minute or two that I can no longer put the fiddle under my chin unless I use my right hand to help it along. Are there any musicians here who can give me some pointers? |
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I had to give up the fiddle when I got MG. If you had ever heard me play the fiddle, you would know that this is not nearly as tragic as it sounds. For a while I played the mandolin instead, because it has the same tuning as a fiddle (so I didn't have to relearn the fingering for my tunes), but doesn't require arm and neck strength. That's an excellent solution for someone who likes folk music--maybe not so great for someone who's classically trained. I'm not very good at the mando, either.
If you are adventurous, you could explore some other ways of holding the violin: http://www.learningfiddle.com/old-time-fiddling/ Best of luck, Abby |
I can't even make it through singing an entire song.
I hope you can figure out a way to keep playing. You've gotten some good suggestions! Annie |
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I have been a musician for over fifty years and you are right. It's emotionally upsetting to find myself suddenly handicapped. |
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Thanks Abby! I play the mandolin too and have thought about just doing that but so far I really need to see if I can manage the violin. I've had some classical training (not nearly enough!) and this is what I want to try again now that I'm retired and have oodles of time to practice. I will check that link out. Thanks again for your input! |
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