Ray Pool is a world renowned harpist from Tulsa Oklahoma. He has interesting tips in how to deal with harp blisters. Click the thumbnails to enlarge.
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- Here I am with an imitation blister on the tip of the fourth finger of my left hand. This is a very upsetting situation to a harpist. This is a method for fashioning an adhesive tape bandage that will (1) cover the blister for protection and (2) bend while playing. I learned this from Lucile Lawrence who learned it from Carlos Salzedo. Best wishes for a speedy recovery to all who have to resort to this measure.
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- You need 1/2″ adhesive tape and a small pair of scissors. This tape happens to be waterproof. That is not necessary. It was what I found at the drug store today.
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- Cut off a piece of tape about six inches long.
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- Split the tape in half about four inches up the length.
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- Place the two-inch piece (which is full width) over the pad of the finger with the split in the tape positioned to meet the beginning of the finger nail once it is wrapped
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- Pull the left half of the tape diagonally up and over the finger nail, heading for the opposite side of the finger.
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- Secure that diagonal piece of tape over the base of the wider, solid piece of tape to anchor it.
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- Perform a similar up and over diagonal positioning of the second half of the tape.
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- You now have a secure piece of adhesive tape that covers the blistered area and is held down by its two “tails” as they cross over the top of the fingernail, across the finger and back around to the under side. You may have to adjust the length of the original piece and the lengths of the two strips to fit the proportion of your hand. (I’ve got a pretty big mit!)
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