Cold Hands

[richard black]

I know a few people on this forum have asked about remedies for cold hands. I happened to read in a magazine today about this remedy, which may be of interest:

www.heatbands.com

Disclaimer: I've absolutely no connection with the company and, being largely immune to cold, am unlikely even to be a customer!

[pianomx]

I also suffer from cold hands before playing, especially when I'm nervous. I've tried different methods, what seems to work the best on me is to soak your hands in warm water before the performance (of course you need to be properly warmed up already)

[G.W.K]

A lot of topics complain about this problem: cold hands. I personally think it's just either a blood flow problem, lack of body fat, aerobic temperature or nerves. I don't think it's anything to be worrying about.

G.W.K

[pianomx]

It becomes a problem when you go on stage and can't feel your hands or the keyboard. Of course is a blood flow problem, everybody knows that, but it IS a problem if it gets too much in the way. There's a point where you are warmed up and hands feel cold, but you can still play. The problem is when your hands are so cold you can't even feel the fingertips

[mad_max2024]

I usually just sit on my hands for a while and they get better.
Sometimes I wear fingerless gloves.

[G.W.K]

I usually just sit on my hands for a while and they get better.

Yes, but that can be time-consuming and possibily uncomfortable.

G.W.K

[mad_max2024]

Yes, but that can be time-consuming and possibily uncomfortable.

G.W.K

Works for me.
Though I guess I wouldn't immagine people doing that at performances... lol