RH only work when injured

Greg_R

I injured my left arm (bicep dislocation) and am on LH restrictions for 10-12 weeks. I was working on Brahms Op79/2, so that is partially on hold.

Besides practicing the RH only, what other things can I be doing? I was thinking of starting work on Chopin Etude 25/9 RH, thinking that the LH wouldn't take too long to bring up to speed.

ShiroKuro

Greg_R oh no I’m so sorry to hear this!!

I’m afraid I don’t have any concrete suggestions, but I wish you the best of luck with your recovery!

Did you have a fall?

BartK

Greg_R Ouch! That sounds painful.

Though, I agree with @pianoloverus that this Chopin etude would be quite a jump from your previous repertoire.

May I suggest trying mental practice if you haven't tried it yet. You can actually learn a whole piece in your head without using any muscles at all. It's very hard at first but once you get the hang of it you will find it very useful.

pianoloverus

Although most one handed pieces are for left hand alone, there are some pieces written for right hand alone. They are, unfortunately, very rare and also may not be comparable in quality to some of the great pieces for left hand alone. Here is the listing at IMSLP:
https://imslp.org/wiki/Category:For_piano_right_hand

Although easier than many of the other Chopin etudes, Opus 25 number 9 would probably still be considered a big jump from the Brahms ballade. Do you have a teacher?

Greg_R

pianoloverus yes, I have a teacher and see him next week.

I'm not necessarily looking for a RH only piece but rather something to just work on for the next 1-2 months. At some point I'll be cleared for vigorous LH piano playing.

Greg_R

ShiroKuro I was pulling something heavy that shifted and extended my left arm suddenly. That popped the tendon off the bone. I'm in a cast for another week, then a more flexible cast for 10 weeks or more as I add range of motion and reduce weight restrictions.

ShiroKuro

Greg_R oh my goodness! That sounds awful! And painful!

Keep us posted on how you’re doing!!

Greg_R

Thanks for the words of caution r.e. the etude, I'll keep looking. I'll of course be working on my RH with the Brahms in the meantime.