Holding the Bones

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The stationary bone(1) is held between the index finger and middle finger. This bone does not move! Place the middle finger on the edge of the bone and press it firmly into the meaty part of the palm and lock it in with the index finger and thumb. The rolling bone(2) is held between the middle finger and the ring finger. Place the ring finger on the edge of the bone and press gently, using it as a guide to keep the rolling bone in line. It should never touch the palm! Relax, turn the wrist and forearm inward to obtain a tap. Rotate the wrist from elbow back and forth as if you were washing a window to obtain a roll. Rhythm bones have a sweet spot where they resonate the best. It's close to the top and with a little experimentation easy to find.

The stationary bone(1) is held between the index finger and middle finger. This bone does not move!

Place the middle finger on the edge of the bone and press it firmly into the meaty part of the palm and lock it in with the index finger and thumb.

The rolling bone(2) is held between the middle finger and the ring finger. Place the ring finger on the edge of the bone and press gently, using it as a guide to keep the rolling bone in line. It should never touch the palm!

Relax, turn the wrist and forearm inward to obtain a tap. Rotate the wrist from elbow back and forth as if you were washing a window to obtain a roll.

Rhythm bones have a sweet spot where they resonate the best. It's close to the top and with a little experimentation easy to find.