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Practice after a break

May 12, 2017, 12:49 AM · It's been a few months since I've practiced regularly and my fingers are quite stiff. What exercises should I do every day to regain strength in my fingers?

Thanks

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May 12, 2017, 2:48 AM · I think just do scales and the last etudes you played before the break. It'll get better after a few days. Or weeks. And also kreutzer no. 2 may help you with stiff right hand.
Edited: May 12, 2017, 7:52 AM · How old are you? Stiff fingers may be you least concern. Proper warm-up of large muscles (from neck, shoulder and arms) is more important. This even before your reach out for your instrument. If your increase your blood circulation and wake-up big muscles in that kinetic chain, the fingers will take care of themselves once you start playing.
Give this warm-up sequence a try:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5M2Kj-iBXPc
Here is video how to massage your hand:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTM8fiBxno0
May 12, 2017, 8:08 AM · Just take it easy. Are you taking lessons?



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