Semi-weighted action for arthritis

[Vlady]

Quick question for any who have arthritis in their hands who may have switched from a graded, hammer action board to a semi-weighted board...did the switch make much of a difference to your hands/arthritis? Is it noticeably less impactful on your joints?

 

[happyrat1]

Geezer Question???

Not sure if this belongs in Technique and posture or General Keyboard. I have a simple question that affects most, if not all, keyboard players sooner or later. Maybe we should add a geezer forum and make this a sticky? Sooner or later, if you are a keyboard player, your fingers will begin...

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[Biggles]

Yes.

My semi weight causes me less issues than the Hammer action on the DP that I had.

Only way though is for you to visit a music store and play as many back to back as you can.

That said you may have issues finding a semi weighted keyboard with 88 keys as there are not to many around.

 

[Vlady]

Thanks...yes that makes sense...I am entering into the Geezer stage!

 

[Vlady]

Ok, thanks Biggles; good to know. I plan on doing that...also I need to play around more with the touch settings on my board to see if a lighter touch for lengthy time period may even help a little.

 

[happyrat1]

I own a PC3K8 that needs repair and I replaced it with a Studiologic Numa Compact 2X. The Numa has 88 semi weighted keys and I suffer from arthritis during the cold and wet weather cycles. The Numa is definitely easier on the joints.