Violin finger injury

There are a gazillion people who have hand injuries.” For violinists, simply put, losing the use of the left index finger makes it impossible to press down on the strings to produce the right notes, rendering them a bit like a one-handed pianist.

1. Can your fingers bleed from playing violin?
2. What injuries can you get from playing violin?
3. Why does my hand hurt when I play violin?
4. Can you get hurt by playing violin?

Can your fingers bleed from playing violin?

Violinist Frank Almond was playing Shostakovich's Trio No. 2 in Milwaukee last night when a cut on his finger opened up, drenching his fingerboard in blood. ... Yes, blood on the fingerboard.

What injuries can you get from playing violin?

Violinists have twice as much risk of developing pain in the neck, right shoulder and left forearm, when compared with pianists. Violists and violinists have a higher incidence of pain in the neck, shoulder, elbow and forearm than pianists.

Why does my hand hurt when I play violin?

However, when playing for a long time, sometimes very subtle changes in position can occur in the forearm, wrist or finger positioning in either the bow or string hands. Repetitive use of a muscle or joint when it is in a non-optimal or neutral position can lead to overuse and eventual repetitive strain injury.

Can you get hurt by playing violin?

Playing the violin requires lots of repetition and awkward positions. Unfortunately, mistakes in posture, repetitive motions and playing can lead to injury. Violinists, along with other instrumentalists, are susceptible to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, arthritis, focal dystonia, and nerve pain.