Question for those who play the keyboard while standing up - Page 4

#31 11-29-2007, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by becky123abc

I'm trying to figure out if my problem is due to the way I'm standing...or if it's just because I have a weak ankle on the left.

If you stand up at the keyboard and play...since you have to use your right foot to go up and down on the pedal...that puts all your weight on your left foot. Is that a problem for anyone? I'm finding that my left foot is starting to hurt when I play for a while.

I try to switch which foot I use to do the pedal...but it's not helping much.
i don't want to sit down and play...I feel like I do better standing.

I'm just curious if this is a problem for anyone ... or maybe it's just me!

After I've been playing for a while, my feet really get to me also. From what I've read, there is no escaping it if you are going to stand. I also like to stand since I feel like I can get into playing more. I don't care for stools too much and that is only because I was given one night when we had been playing for a long time and that crazy thing was so unsteady that I nearly toppled over while playing.... I would not have recovered from what "could have been". lol!

becky123abc · #32 11-30-2007, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Revelationist

If you was close enough, I'd show you... : )

I really wish I could get some lessons...I've done the Triplett series...and I've bought some DVD lessons from hearandplay.com.... but I guess I haven't dug into it enough.... Basic chords is what I do....

becky123abc · #33 11-30-2007, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Debra

After I've been playing for a while, my feet really get to me also. From what I've read, there is no escaping it if you are going to stand. I also like to stand since I feel like I can get into playing more. I don't care for stools too much and that is only because I was given one night when we had been playing for a long time and that crazy thing was so unsteady that I nearly toppled over while playing.... I would not have recovered from what "could have been". lol!

Yes, I like to stand too...it puts me at eye level with the singers, I feel like my voice comes out stronger...and I also feel like they won't be looking at me thinking, "Hey, we have to stand up, why doesnt' SHE?!?!"

I just don't want to do some kind of damage to my foot...it already "pops" a lot there on my ankle...

That would just be awful if the stool wasn't steady Debra! I'm glad you were able to save yourself!