Thanks to everyone who responded to my question about reading. You all are
very, very helpful.
I'm a little freaked out today bc I went to the doctor yesterday about
this pain I've been having in my left hand on and off for the past few
months and he told me it's arthritis, yuch. I'm only 36! This is also the
same hand where I had some very mild carpal tunnel back when I used to
write for a living. Physical therapy cleared that up, and adjusting my
posture etc. I have noticed that in the last few days I've been feeling
some twinges in my hand when I play for a while...I do tend to hunch
over the guitar. I'm gonna start private
lessons in two weeks (yeah!) so I hope the teacher will be able to look at
my technique and tell me how I might be tensing up etc. which may be
contributing to the problem.
I know some of y'all out there have been playing for a long time and are
older than I am...anyone have similar or related problems? Maybe looking
into classical technique?
Best,
Lynn
