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wwalrus

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sticky hands

on: July 02, 2013, 02:29:16 AM

I noticed another thread, "shaky hands," and remembered that, before performing in front of people, I get really sticky hands. Does anyone have a remedy for this, or have you guys experienced this yourselves?

Thanks

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iquinn876

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Re: sticky hands

Reply #1 on: July 02, 2013, 11:34:19 AM

This happens to me while I'm waiting to perform at competitions.

I've noticed that my hads get sticky when they are cupped together. Keeping your hand apart helps. As does playing the piece your about to perform on your lap.

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vladimir_gouldowsky

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Re: sticky hands

Reply #2 on: July 06, 2013, 04:53:33 AM

Hug someone with an absorbent coat.

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rachmaninoff_forever

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Re: sticky hands

Reply #3 on: July 06, 2013, 05:23:51 AM

I love sticky hands.

When my hands are sticky, I am unstoppable! I can play ANYTHING!

No seriously, if my hands are like super sticky I don't waste energy worrying about slipping off the keys.

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vladimir_gouldowsky

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Re: sticky hands

Reply #4 on: July 06, 2013, 06:12:22 AM

Another suggestion: wipe them off on some Stockhausen.

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thatpianoguyhezron

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Re: sticky hands

Reply #5 on: July 10, 2013, 10:58:11 PM

Yes, this had happened to me when I first started playing really hard repertoire. Fast scale and things like that. I found that after a few months of playing to people things like sweaty and sticky hands no longer happen. I'm really chilled out and relaxed all the time now.

In short, it's just a matter of time before it no longer effects you.

1 remedy is to dip your hands into warm water.

I no longer have to do that though.

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