02648cam a22003253u 4500 67375 UtSlPG 20260610134545.0 m cr n 260607r20221864utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 MT Jackson, Edwin Ward Jackson's Gymnastics for the Fingers and Wrist : being a system of gymnastics, based on anatomical principles, for developing and strengthening the muscles of the hand for musical, mechanical and medical purposes: with thirty-seven diagrams Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-02-11 Charlene Taylor, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Jackson's Gymnastics for the Fingers and Wrist" by Edwin Ward Jackson is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The book presents a systematic approach to developing and strengthening the muscles of the fingers and wrists based on anatomical principles. Targeted chiefly at musicians and those engaged in manual arts, it delves into the often overlooked importance of finger gymnastics for enhancing skill and preventing injuries. In this work, Jackson argues that the muscles and ligaments of the fingers are the least exercised in daily life and consequently the weakest, making them ill-prepared for the demands of playing musical instruments. He outlines various exercises, both free and mechanical, aimed at improving flexibility and strength in the fingers and wrists. These exercises are meant to counteract the fatigue and difficulties that arise when learning to play instruments like the piano and violin. Additionally, Jackson emphasizes the need for regular practice of these exercises to alleviate or prevent issues such as writer's cramp and improve overall dexterity, making it an invaluable resource for musicians and others who rely on fine motor skills. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: N. Trübner & Co., 1864 Musical instruments -- Instruction and study Hand exercises https://archive.org/details/jacksonsgymnasti00jack/page/n9/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67375 108197 108197