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Discussions => General Discussion => Topic started by: Angharad on May 19, 2019, 09:57:49 AM
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Does anyone else trap their nipples in bellows?
Thoughts? Advice?
Sincerely,
Concerned boob owner
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Not since I improved my button control
SJ
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Finding a position for the box where it is slightly tipped forward should help. That will also give you a better position for your arms, and especially the left arm and hand.
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Hidden advantage of single strap playing
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Hidden advantage of single strap playing
1. Hidden advantage of booblessness
2. Don't go too far or a whole new problem arises, gents
3. Years of study suggest a beer belly also runs interference effectively, but may be worse than the original issue.
Have you tried a minimiser bra? They tend to round off any protuberances. I believe some gentlemen could also benefit
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how about a bellows protector/ backpad. I think they are more common for piano accordion players
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Black-Accordion-Backpad-Comfortable-Chest-pad/202619325950?epid=601543959&hash=item2f2d0d8dfe:g:uvsAAOSwysBcgzRq
or https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Black-Accordion-Backpad-Comfortable-Chest-pad/202619325950?epid=601543959&hash=item2f2d0d8dfe:g:uvsAAOSwysBcgzRq
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Or a less serious approach (I remember this at the seaside....)
https://i.pinimg.com/736x/da/b3/eb/dab3eb5735114c237bd8dc38e9c09679--humor-retro-funny-postcards.jpg
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Charlie Marshall at CGM musical sells bellows protectors (http://www.cgmmusical.co.uk/CGM_Musical_Services/Bellow_Protectors.html), give him a call if you have any questions or need advice, he's a very helpful chap.
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Sports 'tops' or bras seem to solve the problem.
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In cool weather a quilted gilet should smooth the impact somewhat. In warmer temperatures I find a fisherman’s smock a stylish and comfortable garment. https://www.newlynsmocks.co.uk/ (https://www.newlynsmocks.co.uk/)
I wear one of these largely to avoid belt buckle etc. wear to the posterior bellows. Happily none of my corporeal appendages have been trapped in the folds.
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It could be that if you are using two straps you have got them adjusted too tight and just a small increase in slack eg by one notch on each strap could make a difference.
As others have suggested a 'bellows protector ' pad would be the best option if the above doesn't do the trick
george
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Sports 'tops' or bras seem to solve the problem.
Yup, and never play naked or clad only in a dressing gown (:)
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Charlie Marshall at CGM musical sells bellows protectors (http://www.cgmmusical.co.uk/CGM_Musical_Services/Bellow_Protectors.html), give him a call if you have any questions or need advice, he's a very helpful chap.
Good advice but, so far, Miss Handcart tops it with "Yup, and never play naked or clad only in a dressing gown (:)" . As ever, Miss Handcart is on the button.
I'm amazed that Theo hasn't pulled this one for being .... but keep it coming everyone.
Hey, how about a theme of the month - a tune appropriate for doing it in the buff whilst in the buff.
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way back a mate of mine playing a 120 bass piano box while seated got his landing gear caught in the bellows - that wouldn't have been too bad but in the ensuing panic he swiftly closed the bellows with excruciating conseqenses and much mirth from the rest of us'
george :D
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PMSL! ;D
I'm amazed that Theo hasn't pulled this one for being .... but keep it coming everyone.
I think you'll find that Theo has a great sense of humour, as long as decorum is maintained. >:E
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My mother in law - a quilter, made me a lovely and unique bellows protector. Mine was fixed on with poppers, which of course meant using screw holes. But I could have used velcro.
I've had to be more careful since with things like jacket buttons and zips. Despite the pain, I suspect we do more damage to the bellows that they do to us.
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way back a mate of mine playing a 120 bass piano box while seated got his landing gear caught in the bellows - that wouldn't have been too bad but in the ensuing panic he swiftly closed the bellows with excruciating conseqenses and much mirth from the rest of us'
george :D
When instead of LMM you suddenly hear LMMH :D
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Final line of OP suggests that the author might be of the fairer sex, and as such much of the response is of limited relevance? 🙄
As with *jogger's nipple there are solutions and it is a matter of not putting things at risk. There will be a position or style that affords appropriate risk control.
*the inventor of jogger's nipple died of a heart attack. As far as I know that isn't as yet a reported risk in melodeon play. However as a medic I have first aided 2 heart attacksdue to playing the dangerous game of Bridge. (50% mortality)! 👨🏻⚕️
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Final line of OP suggests that the author might be of the fairer sex...
The name was a bit of a giveaway, look you, boyo ;)
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