Musical instruments

[byu]

I've noticed that after warming up on speedcubing, I can get sub 19 averages, but after warming up by playing on a piano, I can get sub 18 or even sub 17.

I think this should apply to all musical instruments because it helps your fingers... I can't think of the word.

So, instrument players try this. Does it happen to you? Can you get faster by playing an instrument?

 

[JohnnyA]

I'll try it with my cello. But I personally notice my times improve when I have been concentrating on something, or when I have emotional strain before solving. Don't ask.

 

[Kit Clement]

I've notice the exact opposite on my clarinet, the clarinet just takes a different kind of micromovements that don't translate well to the cube.

 

[Neroflux]

i notice at home i average 25 seconds, but i did a 16s avg in comp. must be my polo t shirt and my helmet hairstyle.

 

[Chuberchuckee]

Yes, I play piano and I do finger dexterity exercises by Czerny and Hanon everyday. It helps by warming up (short term) and strengthening (long term) the fingers. It does help.

 

[Cride5]

I've noticed that after warming up on speedcubing, I can get sub 19 averages, but after warming up by playing on a piano, I can get sub 18 or even sub 17.

I think this should apply to all musical instruments because it helps your fingers... I can't think of the word.

So, instrument players try this. Does it happen to you? Can you get faster by playing an instrument?

I'm guessing 'dexterity' was the word you were looking for

... I've noticed the opposite happens when I come back from BMXing on a cold day. Slows your fingers down something awful

 

[rachmaninovian]

i go straight to rachmaninov without hanon or czerny xD

erm no, it does not help....except for some people complaining that i turn my 4x4 too fast =P and my 3x3 too slow...xD

 

[julceyy xD]

I've notice the exact opposite on my clarinet, the clarinet just takes a different kind of micromovements that don't translate well to the cube.

Actually I'm going to have to disagree with you on that comment. I have been playing clarinet for approximately six years, and I do feel that it strengthens your thumb as well as have somewhat correct enough micromovements similar to the Cube.

Then again, it would depend on the type of player you are. I get very absorbed into my music, and maybe it's the focus and serious vibe as well as calm way that I am after I practice that causes the faster ability.

Not to mention that I dabble piano, and byu had said that piano helped him.

 

[luke1984]

I play guitar and bass-guitar, I'll try it out tonight, see if it makes a difference. I have noticed that my guitar playing has improved a little since I started cubing so I guess it also works the other way around.

 

[a small kitten]

Violin works very well with this since I am a lefty cuber.

 

[jonny guitar]

I am going to say that the effect is minimal. I play guitar approx. 8-10 hours a day (and have for the past 15 years) and my speed cubing finger tricks are no big thing compared to guitar where I can play as fast as I would ever want. The same amount of playing time applied to cube warmup/practice would lead to a far more noticeable improvement imo.

 

[GermanCube]

I'd say (personally) its more the fact, that you generally play an instrument, not that you play it right before cubing. I play viola and used to play the flute for more than 10 years, so I know how to move my fingers fast.

After being in the cold, as mentioned before, I guess its normal you can't move your fingers fast.

Alex

P.S: I just realised, that I can type faster after cubing

 

[byu]

Violin works very well with this since I am a lefty cuber.

Maybe I should try playing violin again. I haven't done it in a while.

 

[holypasta]

i'll try playing my violin before cubing. who knows? maybe i'll be sub-30 at last.

 

[yukiwerts]

Pretty much the only reason you get faster times is because playing the instrument warms up your fingers. Put your hands in warm water before speedcubing so you can warm up your hands to get faster times. It really helps the blood circulation .

 

[Odin]

Uhh After warming up with my sax I got a 40 second average. After just warming up i got 35 second average.

 

[byu]

@yukiwerts: Yeah, I've done that before. I always do that before doing BLD.

@Odin: Which did you do first?

 

[holypasta]

meh; i didn't notice much of a difference at all after violin.
i agree with GermanCube.

@yukiwerts: awesome signature.

 

[Sa967St]

I play the euphonium, which has 4 valves (I only use 3), so it has no effect on my cubing

 

[StachuK1992]

Hmmm...lemme try with guitar...