broken left wrist...... help

Soverntear · #1 05-30-2009, 07:21 PM

as the title states, ive broken the left wrist leaving me very practice useless to say the least. so Ive decided to give theory a big look

. aniy suggested reading? im looking for something that totally covers theory, nothing about putting it in to practice.
thanks again guys and gals

bassplayer8953 · #2 05-30-2009, 07:47 PM

I spent the summer with a broken left wrist, many years ago. I picked up a cheapo bass to tide me over, practiced on it every day...(broken wrist, no work, lots of time on my hands). Contrary to what i thought, the cast didn't F*%k up the neck nearly as bad as I thought it would. I wound up flipping it for the same price I paid for it...food for thought.

I don't ready theory, so no help there...good luck getting through this.

Soverntear · #3 05-30-2009, 08:01 PM

im waiting a bit longer since its a dual break and a thumb fracture. i figure it still stings to move the fingers im not gonna push it. but was there exercises that you found helpful during this time?

Stumbo · #4 05-31-2009, 12:53 AM

You might want to check out the links in my sig. below. Lots of good theory links, among others.

I cracked my right wrist many years ago. With a cast and all, after about a couple of days or so, I felt good enough to start practicing again, I had to take it easy though. I lowered my bass and kept my right hand as straight as I could .

Soverntear · #5 05-31-2009, 08:53 AM

im gonna give it a few more days, i woke up this morning and was able to extebd my fingers

azureblue · #6 05-31-2009, 01:00 PM

I broke mine in a motorcycle accident. A cast was put on, but it had so much plaster in the palm area, I couldn't play without scratching the neck. So I went back and had a thinner cast put on, and the cast shaped to fit the playing position (I took my bass with me to make sure- they used one of those air curing rosin casts), then glued some soft felt to the palm of the cast to protect the neck. Yeah, it hurt at first, but the pain lessened. I could not go without playing for six weeks- I was gigging with the cast on my hand four weeks after the crash....

Soverntear · #7 05-31-2009, 02:59 PM

azure, thats a great idea. i havent even tried to pick up my bass yet to see if i can play, the pain has benn terrible. i do have to go to a fracture clinic on monday or tuesday ill ask them about a replacement in fiber glass or resin. damn right im bringhing my bass now.

honestly im less concered about the neck more about pain, i cant even type with the left yet

brimfire · #8 05-31-2009, 08:29 PM

Someone posted a link to this book, I don't have it but it looks pretty good. http://www.edly.com/mtfpp.html

Bassgrinder77 · #9 06-02-2009, 10:08 PM

Jaco broke his wrist when he was young. I think that's when he switched from drums to bass. So I guess I'm suggesting you read Jaco by Milkowski. It's a very good read.

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Originally Posted by Soverntear

as the title states, ive broken the left wrist leaving me very practice useless to say the least. so Ive decided to give theory a big look

. aniy suggested reading? im looking for something that totally covers theory, nothing about putting it in to practice.
thanks again guys and gals

Soverntear · #10 06-05-2009, 02:04 PM

gonna check both those out, surgery monday morning i might lo0se some use of my hand

Arpeggiator · #11 06-05-2009, 04:30 PM

they may very well encourage you to practice (taking it easy of course) in order to maximize potential movment, but. check with the doc and take it slow.

totallyfrozen · #12 06-05-2009, 06:10 PM

http://www.edly.com/mtfpp.html
Best theory book I've ever seen.

Soverntear · #13 06-26-2009, 02:41 AM

update: had surgery on the wrist, dr says there's a good chance i will never work in the trades again. stupid me being devistated by the no more trades work blow forgot to ask about bass.

ive got decent movement in my fingers, noticeably less feeling in them i cant make my hand rest flat yet, also trying to stretch my fingers out is about 10%of distance i had before. wish me luck guys and gals i miss my bass

Jim Campbell · #14 06-26-2009, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Soverntear

update: had surgery on the wrist, dr says there's a good chance i will never work in the trades again. stupid me being devistated by the no more trades work blow forgot to ask about bass.

ive got decent movement in my fingers, noticeably less feeling in them i cant make my hand rest flat yet, also trying to stretch my fingers out is about 10%of distance i had before. wish me luck guys and gals i miss my bass

if you have enough mobility for a piano/keyboard its a good way to look at theory,and exercise fingers.......take it slow and easy

jaywa · #15 06-26-2009, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Soverntear

update: had surgery on the wrist, dr says there's a good chance i will never work in the trades again. stupid me being devistated by the no more trades work blow forgot to ask about bass.

ive got decent movement in my fingers, noticeably less feeling in them i cant make my hand rest flat yet, also trying to stretch my fingers out is about 10%of distance i had before. wish me luck guys and gals i miss my bass

Man I am really sorry to hear that terrible news. Bad enough if you can't play, but if it will affect your day job too... wow. Hang in there and thoughts coming your way for a quick and complete recovery.

dmrogers · #16 06-26-2009, 12:17 PM

Yeah, check out all the links that Stumbo has in his sig. Tons of info, should keep you busy for a while.

I can't remember if he has a link to StudyBass so I added it just in case. Lots of good info there as well.

iplaybassguitar · #17 06-26-2009, 03:04 PM

ITS YOUR LUCKY DAY!

my good friend and musical brother had the same thing happen to him when he was just picking up guitar. He had a cast on for months and couldnt practice except for one way.

now check him out...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VIpaFgPIYw

bl2112 · #18 06-28-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jaywa

Man I am really sorry to hear that terrible news. Bad enough if you can't play, but if it will affect your day job too... wow. Hang in there and thoughts coming your way for a quick and complete recovery.

Got those two mixed up

Bass first, day job second!

Get well soon!

cassanova · #19 06-28-2009, 08:08 PM

Here's a set of books that might help you out. We used them in my Fundamentals of Music course in college. "The Music Kit" fourth edition, by Tom Manoff.

http://www.amazon.com/Music-Kit-Four.../dp/0393974022

John Wentzien · #20 06-28-2009, 08:28 PM

My drummer fell asleep at the wheel and left me with a broken Ulna & Radius in my left wrist about 15 years ago. (along with several other injuries).
I had to "set it" myself in the doctor's office by making a tight fist (he couldn't do it )
Luckily my wrist was strong from playing the bass...
It left me with a chip of bone from the fracture right in the corner of my wrist that gives me a jolt now & then.
Used the time off to learn "Teen-Town" and cut off the cast after 3 weeks(because I couldn't stand it any more)...