Having dealt with tendinitis over the years, I'm acutely aware of the need for a proper warm-up routine prior to playing. Countless well-intentioned players have incurred catastrophic (i.e., career-ending/worship ministry-ending) damage to arms and hands by neglecting to get a little blood flowing prior to commencing upon a bombastic musical excursion. I was perilously close to being one of them, and it is my profound desire that you might learn from my mistakes!
Two of the most effective & easy warm-ups are:
Both of these stretching exercises can be done during the commute to your gig (one hand at a time while driving, of course!) so you'll be warmed up & ready to shake the rafters immediately upon plugging into your amp at the venue.
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