OUCH!

[Wee Axe]

I smashed my left pinky! Now what am I going to do? I guess I could just stare at the mando or smell it! My whole hand hurts and cannot even play a single note. Should I take this time of dispare and shop around for a better one? Should I allow MAS to do it's work? I just don't know what I am supposed to do. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

[doanepoole]

Try to relax and take a brake from playing...both mentally and physically...it can sometimes be a blessing in disguise.

Maybe listen to some types of music you are unfamiliar with to broaden your horizons.

Just some ideas.

[John Zimm]

Hey, Django played amazingly with only two fingers on his left hand. Why not give it a try?

-John.

[mandofiddle]

You could always do some music theory studies. Practice transposing stuff on paper between keys, etc...

[250sc]

I will transpose solos that I like when my hands are bothering me.

I hope you're better soon.

[dwmand]

Slide mando!

[dixiecreek]

PLAY ANYWAY!!!

hehe, just kiddin'. take a break and let your hand heal. I hurt my hand pretty badly a few months ago and had to take some time off mando, but I found that when I came back, I felt refreshed and ready to go... get better soon!http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[atetone]

Right hand technique!!!!

[Wee Axe]

Well, I think I am going to live. Might lose a fingernail but, feeling better. Been plunkin on my 12 string and my finger really doesn't hurt unless I try to hammer on or lay it on the string the wrong way. Took everyones advise and just said the heck with it for a few days and tried to heal up. Going to try the mando tonite. Thanks everyone!!! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif