The Petite Player Position Adjustments for Small Hands
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1 The Petite Player Position Adjustments for Small Hands Molly L. York
2 The Petite Player Position Adjustments for Small Hands Being a petite player with a small stature and petite hand structure can present many challenges. One of the challenges a small player faces is overcoming physical limitations related to hand and body positions stemming from hand size and arm length. The physical strain from reaching to cover the keys and open-holes can cause cramped and awkward hand positions, often resulting in painful practice sessions. Through experimentation with minor adjustments in playing position and flute alignment, the possible addition of key extensions, and the incorporation of hand flexibility exercises, the petite flutist can discover a physically comfortable and technically efficient approach to flute playing. How Small is a Small Hand? The average size of a woman s hand is about 6.9 inches from the base of the palm to the tip of the middle finger and is approximately 2.9 inches in width. Fig.1 - Male/Female Average Hand Size female 2.9 male 3.5 This compares to a man s average hand size, which is 7.5 inches in length and 3.5 inches in width (Fig.1). A small hand is considered to measure 6 inches in length and 2.6 inches in width a considerable difference when it comes to putting fingers on the appropriate flute keys. female 6.9 male 7.5
3 Body Position The traditional playing posture for the average-sized flutist requires the performer to turn the head slightly to the left and bring the arms forward and slightly to the right. This enables the flutist to comfortably create a 90 degree angle between the center of the flute s embouchure hole and the flutist s embouchure (Fig.2). This position may be uncomfortable for the petite player due to shorter arm length. The lack of proper reach can cause a significant amount of strain on the right wrist, perhaps even causing the ring and pinky fingers to lock (Fig.3a,b&5). The following adjustments in playing position are recommended. First, bring the arms down in height and closer to the body (Fig.4b). In order to maintain the angle of the flute to the embouchure, tilt the head slightly to the right (Fig.4a). This shortens the distance the player is required to reach (Fig.4b). Fig. 2 Fig. 3a Fig. 4a strained Fig. 2 - Average size flutist s traditional playing position. Fig. 4 - Petite player in traditional playing position. Fig. 6 - Petite player in adjusted playing position. Fig.3b Fig.4b Fig. 3 - This shows the arms too high and the distance between the flute and the player too large. This is causing the wrist to angle to the right. Fig. 5 - Here the arms are dropped and the flute is closer to the body, creating a more comfortable hand position.
4 Second, move the arms even slightly more to the right. This shortens the forward distance the right arm is required to reach and will allow the right wrist to relax (Fig.4a). Take care not to pull the arms too far back to the right which can create tension in the shoulders as well as inhibit breathing capacity. A very small person may wish to consider a curved head joint, which further shortens the required reach. Sometimes petite hands can complicate a player s effort to create a natural C curve with the right hand often resulting in a locked ring finger and pinky (Fig.5). Just because a player has a shorter fourth finger doesn t mean this problem can t be solved. Make sure the right palm is facing more forward than to the right. This will position the ring and pinky fingers closer to their assigned keys and therefore reduce unnecessary tension. Fig.5 Fig.6 Fig.7 - The wrist is bent toward the flute causing right hand tension. Fig.8 - The keys are rotated forward, encouraging the right hand fingers to curve naturally over the keys. Alignment The right wrist should be straight with the elbow down. A wrist that is bent toward the flute amplifies the shortness of the fingers and increases the possibility for right hand pain and labored technique (Fig.5). Since the petite player s thumb is likely to be shorter than average, moving the thumb toward the back side of the flute s tubing will help facilitate the straightening of the wrist. Rotating the keys forward will also aid in straightening the wrist as well as provide optimal balance between the players hands and the weight of the flute and it s mechanism (Fig.6).
5 Fig.7 Fig.8 Fig.7 - Adjusting the head joint inward will rotate the keys forward. This will require an inward adjustment between the head joint and the flute body (Fig.7). This alignment encourages the wrist to straighten and the fingers to curve more naturally over the keys. Rotating the keys forward also brings the key work closer to the left hand (Fig.8). In adjusting to this new position, be aware of the tendency to revert to your habitual playing position. This can result in the undesirable and excessive covering of the embouchure hole. As a practice aid, take a non-sharpened, regular sized pencil and tape the center of it directly to your wrist (Fig.9). The pencil serves as a reminder to maintain a naturally straight, comfortable, and relaxed wrist. If the player still struggles to operate the Eb key, experimenting with turning the foot joint in or out in order to find the alignment which creates the least amount of tension, may be beneficial (Fig.10). Fig.9 Fig.10 Fig.9 - A pencil taped to the wrist is a useful reminder to maintain a naturally straight wrist. Fig.10 - Here, the foot joint is turned out to lessen the pressure needed from the pinky to operate the foot joint keys.
6 Fig.11 Fig.11 - Here the right hand, first finger and third finger keys are plugged. This may be helpful if the natural span between the fingers causes these key holes to vent. Key extensions available from Brannen Brothers Flutemakers, Inc. Fig.12 Key Plugs and Key Extensions If the adjustments described above do not relieve the discomfort or tension, the petite player can plug the open holes or add key extensions to the specific areas where the tension is greatest. For example, if a player s left hand, third finger still struggles to reach the key, an offset G key or a plug may help. On an open-hole flute, plugging the right hand, first finger and third finger keys may be helpful if the natural span between the fingers causes these key holes to vent (Fig.11). Key extensions, which can be easily installed onto a flute, elongate the keys to accommodate small hands (Fig.12). Hand Structure All of our body parts - muscle and bone - are connected; if any one part is Fig.13 experiencing pain or tension, it may be an indication that there is a problem in another part of the body. The hand and wrist are very complex, and any tension in these areas could cause the player struggle to operate the keys correctly and comfortably. Being aware of the structure of the hands and arms can also be helpful in relieving stress. The hand has two sets of tendons: the flexor tendons, which allow the hand to close, and the extensor tendons, which allow the hand to open. These tendons run from the fingers up to the muscles in the forearm and also connect the bones in the hands and fingers to the muscles in the forearm (Fig.13). This is why relaxation in the shoulders and forearms is important in order to keep the wrist and fingers relaxed.
7 Flex Those Fingers Here are some stretching exercises that may help develop flexibility and relieve tension in small hands and they can be done anywhere: Hold your right palm up and with your other hand pull your pinky back. See how far you can stretch comfortably. Relax and repeat with your ring finger. If you can t flex very far or you feel discomfort, you can achieve more flexibility by doing this stretch regularly. Lay your arms on a flat surface with your elbows pointing out and your palms together. Take your ring fingers and fold them together and hold for a few seconds (Fig.14). Repeat with the pinky, middle, and index fingers. Make sure while interlocking each pair that the other fingers stay pointing straight up. If this stretch is too hard you can lift your elbow off the table a Fig.14 bit. It is also beneficial to stretch two sets of nonadjacent fingers at once (Ex: pinkies and ring fingers, pinkies and middle fingers). Take a tennis ball and set it on a table. While standing over the table, take each finger and stretch it for a few seconds over the tennis ball with the palm of your hand firmly against the table (Fig.15). Fig.15
8 Lay your arms on a flat surface with your elbows pointing out and your palms together. Take each pair of fingers and slide them against each other (Fig.16). Hold each stretch for a few seconds. This exercise stretches the tendons in each wrist. Fig.16 Lay your hand on the edge of a table in a relaxed position with your thumb resting underneath the table and your pinky hanging off the edge, as if you were playing your flute. Stretch your pinky down and over the edge of the table (Fig.17). This stretches out the muscles running along your pinky and up the outside of your hand. See how far you can go without moving Fig.17 or letting the fingers and thumb give way. Take a pair of your fingers (Ex. index and middle finger, middle and ring finger) and roll them on a flat surface stretching the tendons in the fingers (Fig.18). This will allow the tendons in the fingers to lengthen, creating more flexibility and a wider finger span. Fig.18 Lay your arms on a flat surface with your palms up. Take a tennis ball and gently massage the tendons along the forearm Fig.18 in a circular motion. Flip your arm over and massage the other side (Fig.21). This exercise is wonderful during practice for relaxing tension in the arms and wrists.
9 Overcoming the disadvantages of having small hands is challenging, but possible. Painfree playing doesn t just happen overnight. My personal battle for a suitable hand position has taken years of effort and experimentation with suggestions from several different teachers. And still the effort goes on. References Brannen Flute website. Flute Extensions Finny, Shannon. Pinky Calisthenics. Flute Talk, January 2001; pg Kujala, Walfred. The Flutist s Progress. Winnetka, IL: Progress Press, 1970, p Pearson, Lea, D.M.A. Body Mapping for Flutists: What Every Flute Teacher Needs to Know About the Body, second edition. Columbus, OH: Flutibia, Sawyer, David. Bonchiku shakuhachi website. Hand Care for Musicians Tilley, Alvin R., Henry Dreyfuss Associates. Hand Measurements of Men, Women, and Children. The Measure of Man and Woman; Human Factors in Design. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 2002.
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