I don't play the cymbals but my friend does and today at our 7 hour practice, she managed to (barely) graze her own forehead with a cymbal.

The result was an impresson like of a cut on her forehead. It hasn't gone away yet. It might stay there for awhile.

The cymbal player in my line last year had welts on his stomach and arms from the cymbals. It's the same kid who also took his new shoes off on a muddy day and marched in his socks.

Is there anything out there that u can easily put over your shirt that will stop the brusing/ ripping of the shirt lol i hate when we have to play without our uniforms its the only thing that protects my chest.

Of course you're gonna get a few bruises here and there and your fingers will harden up a little, but...it should all go away eventually. The more you play, the tougher your hands will get, but don't expect it immediately, yet in the same respect don't expect tons of pain. First, double check with your line or pit instructor if you're holding them correctly...if that still doesn't work-I would check 2 more things...1) is the person you ask know what they're talking about? and if they do 2) then loosen up your grip a little. That usually is the first problem that is created. Hands and arms get tired, so we instinctively hold on tighter, whereas the answer usually is the excact opposite. None-the-less, it just takes practice. It's like playing any hand drum, at first your hands will be tender, but the more you play-the better your sound will be, the longer you can play, and the stronger your hands will be. Best of luck! If you have any more questions or if there's anythingI can do to help, shoot me an email.

Best,

Angel

j/p i have some red marks on my arm and chest. I used to play Bass Drum and the skin on the end of my thumb got pinched and it was all bloody and nasty haha

what muscles do you develop from holding those cymbals up for hourssssss????


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