[MusicTlk] Calluses and Braille

[Kirk Reiser]

Hello Brian: I can't speak to bass specifically but I play fingerstyle
steel string guitar. I have been playing for many years but don't have
any trouble reading braille. Admittedly, I don't tend to read with my
left hand which does have heavy calluses but even then I can read it
but slowly. I use my right hand for fingering with nails and the tips
or pads of my fingers but have no problem reading braille. I typically
play three to fours at a time when I am playing however.

I've heard other folks say they won't play because of the callus situation but frankly have never experienced it myself.

   Kirk

On Thu, 26 Sep 2024, Brian Shell via MusicTlk wrote:

> 
>  Hello,
> I’m learning to read braille as an adult and also started playing my bass guitar again after being away from it for many years so the calluses I had went away and coming back now. The thing is I wasn’t reading braille before and I’m finding the calluses are reducing my sensitivity.  I’m sure others have faced this problem. Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
> Brian
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