hands on or off the keyboard?

[rzr]

Re: hands on or off the keyboard?

I keep them down when I'm playing for fun. Raise 'em when I'm playing more competitively.

[coraleaterlinda]

Re: hands on or off the keyboard?

down. ive never tried raising them. i have some problems with my left wrist due to fracturing it and not being able to get it treated. it did not heal correctly and it bothers me after too much use.

[megamon88]

Re: hands on or off the keyboard?

When I want good PA, I play with them off the desk. But, my wrists get sore much quicker than if they were resting on the desk. So, basically it depends what you want, good stamina or good PA.

[awein999]

Re: hands on or off the keyboard?

hmm I found I had more speed with my wrists in the air...but I don't want carpal tunnel lol

[Xx{Midnight}xX]

Re: hands on or off the keyboard?

Depends on style: One handed and Index not at all. Spread: Very much, it kills my wrists faster if i keep them up.

[buizel8888]

Re: hands on or off the keyboard?

i rest mine but all the best speed players tend to have their hands raised from what i've seen. i tried it and got pretty severe wrist pains after about 5 songs so i stopped

keeping them up actually makes wrist pain decrease. However, if you aren't used to it, your wrists will get tired and they will feel like they hurt p. badly.

[awein999]

Re: hands on or off the keyboard?

my pa decreased but I think with practice it will help me improve faster

[gafandriel]

Re: hands on or off the keyboard?

unless I am jacking . Then I'm off.

haha...

[dean_machine]

Re: hands on or off the keyboard?

I hover my hands over my keys and have my arms raised a little, but I'm not a pro at ffr.

[MinaciousGrace]

Re: hands on or off the keyboard?

wrists down is to wrists up as one hand is to spread

sure it may be difficult/uncomfortable to switch initially but by sticking with the former you're invariably just going to gimp your potential as a player.

also as buziel said I've found playing wrists up actually places less straight on my wrists than otherwise

less strain, increased speed, there's really no downside

[chocobothief12]

Re: hands on or off the keyboard?

the way i play at my best is i lie down with my head propped up a bit on the side of my couch and my laptop on my stomach. this way my elbows are rested on the floor and i can easily tap the keys quickly and comfortably. my hands hover just a bit over the keys

[awein999]

Re: hands on or off the keyboard?

wrists down is to wrists up as one hand is to spread

sure it may be difficult/uncomfortable to switch initially but by sticking with the former you're invariably just going to gimp your potential as a player.

also as buziel said I've found playing wrists up actually places less straight on my wrists than otherwise

less strain, increased speed, there's really no downside

yeah my pa now has just about caught up to my original pa. I have more speed and it is less strain now that I am used to it.

oh and I'm MUCH better at trilling now

[vantilburg]

Re: hands on or off the keyboard?

My wrist generally stays low near the desk for stream and trills, but for jacks/jumps my wrist raises without me thinking about it.
I suppose if it works for you, go with it. Everyone has their own way of playing - a lot of them quite unorthodox, so what works for others won't necessarily roll with you. Just do whatever gives ya them AAA's.

[TheNamesH]

Re: hands on or off the keyboard?

Wait.... We play with our hands? I always played with my *****

Edit: Real answer: I play with wrists off keyboard =)

[[TeRa]]

Re: hands on or off the keyboard?

On the kb.