Key Whakker

[Ken Jankura]

I also use one, but why some people would make it heavy is beyond me. As if
your arm doesn't weigh enough. Also, the technique of a quick wrist flick
almost assures that you can break hammer shanks or keys at will :-)  Mine is
wood, 3/8" by 3/4" by 5" with hammer felt on the end. The rectangular shape
is useful to orient it in your hand so you can turn it a little and have
better aim at the sharps. I don't tune without it. My fingers used to get
really sore, not anymore. It's attached with elastic and allows me to play
intervals or music at any time. Sometimes I'm so happy to be using it, I
break into song.
Ken Jankura RPT

> Terry,
> At 22:39 02/05/2001 -0500, you wrote:
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> >Anyone else use such an apparatus or something similar like a padded
dowel
> >or such? Did the sore arm thing go away? What has been anyone else's
> >experience?
> >
> >I have pictures is anyone is interested.
>
>
> Yes, many years ago I made myself a lead filled dowel with hammer felt
> glued on the end.
> Pictures also on request...
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