Does it help strengthen the hand for guitar practice?
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I don't play, but I know that working with the balls strengthens the hands. I don't think that it would hurt.
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I am a caregiver and purchased these for an adult patient with muscular dystrophy, a progressive weakening of the muscles. Using them has helped him hold a fork, spoon and lightweight glass somewhat more reliably. I really don't know if they would strengthen the hand enough for guitar practice. Perhaps you could talk with a medical doctor, physical therapist, or even a gym teacher or trainer for a better idea of what this product can and can't do.
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It will improve your balance - which helps your cheerleading. A lot of people also use it for knee rehab, similar to the knee proprioception ex's in Treat Your Own Knee Arthritis.
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Yes! My 6-year-old is currently learning on this guitar. The neck width is narrower, making it easier for smaller hands to grab chords.
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I've only used it when changing strings to clean and condition the fretboard. I would assume not though.
758188
Yes. I bought one for my Granddaughter and it worked well. It's a classical guitar so it works well for finger picking. She also used a pick. It was really fun watching her sing and strum at about a million miles an hour. Quality was good for a beginner and could be used as a travel guitar.
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For a beginner yes, I believe it is for it has the correct weight and after learning a few chords it plays very well. I just like it for just being able to pick it up and play. When you improve graduate to the next.
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The action is definitely high. Good for building finger strength, in my opinion, but this one sounds a bit dirty if you lower it too much - especially if you play with a pick.
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The muscle group closest to your fingers are the lumbricals, which are actually in the hand (not the fingers), and connect to your fingers via tendons. I mention this because, while this product won't make your fingers, "thicker," I do find that using the palms of your fingers, as opposed to overlapping your fingers, helps with articulation and fine movement. This is especially useful in playing a stringed instrument, because you can, "hammer-on," more affectively, at least in my opinion. I play bass, so it requires more force than lightweight guitar strings require to do this affectively. The muscle group closest to your fingers are the lumbricals, which are actually in the hand (not the fingers), and connect to your fingers via tendons. I mention this because, while this product won't make your fingers, "thicker," I do find that using the palms of your fingers, as opposed to overlapping your fingers, helps with articulation and fine movement. This is especially useful in playing a stringed instrument, because you can, "hammer-on," more affectively, at least in my opinion. I play bass, so it requires more force than lightweight guitar strings require to... » Read More The muscle group closest to your fingers are the lumbricals, which are actually in the hand (not the fingers), and connect to your fingers via tendons. I mention this because, while this product won't make your fingers, "thicker," I do find that using the palms of your fingers, as opposed to overlapping your fingers, helps with articulation and fine movement. This is especially useful in playing a stringed instrument, because you can, "hammer-on," more affectively, at least in my opinion. I play bass, so it requires more force than lightweight guitar strings require to do this affectively. « Show Less
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Ive never tried it on my hands, I use it for my knees but id imagine it would. Ive left it on my hands before and felt the same sensations as on my knees.
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I bought it for a gift so I personally haven't used the guitar but it seems to be adequate for a beginner.
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Yes I think so. It's design is geared to be used by both hands and it can be adjusted higher as the hand becomes stronger. You can also individually adjust for each finger. My doctor had recommended it to me because he uses it for himself. Hope that gives you the info you need.
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It stretches the fingers more and for an extended period of time. I would not hold my fingers without this in a stretched position for 20 or more minutes. Both my husband and I use the yoga hands for arthritis and they DO work for us.
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sadly, no. It is decent padding, but not really solid enough, IMHO. You could probably put a sheet or two of stiff cardboard or corrugated plastic over and below your instrument and reinforce it. Good luck.
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Hi Priscila, I am a beginning guitar player too, and I chose the red medium tension one...I told my guitar teacher about it after I started using it, and he cautioned against "overuse" and he wasn't really very impressed with the idea...I had thought it made sense...I have to say I haven't used it much after he made that comment....but I do like it and I think overall it could be good for the hands to stay limber....
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Yes, I've found it build great strength in the hands/fingers/forearms and rapidly. The tension adjustment is a nice feature so you can adjust to your needs. Highly recommended. Don't exercise too much right away so you don't strain a muscle! Just build gradually. All the best...
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Yes. I have very large hands and short fat fingers, and this is one of the easiest and comfortable guitars to play, that I have ever owned, and I've owned quite a few. I highly recommend this one. A lot of guitar for the money.
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Quick answer is "Yes." If you want a steel string guitar, though, you can always put light strings on it to minimize the fingertip tenderness.