Question 1

Any trumpet players out there who have uses this device to build valve finger dexterity?

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I apologize I don't really know in regards to valves, I know I use it primarily for finger strengthening and dexterity for guitar playing though I would have to think it would help with any instrument where finger dexterity is involved regardless if it is a stringed or wind instrument sorry I couldn't give a more direct answer

Question 2

Do you think an 8 year-old lefty can benefit from this exerciser? He needs to strengthen and improve finger dexterity.

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I teach guitar to children.  My 8 year old student did NOT have the strength to push any of the buttons down and got frustrated with it very quickly.  We had it on the loosest setting but there was still too much resistance for his little hands.  That's another thing.  It's really too big for little hands to wrap around well.

Question 3

Does this make much noise? For instance, in a quiet office environment, would you hear the springs on this creaking?

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You can adjust the resistance of the springs to make it harder or easier. When there is less resistance, it's relatively noiseless. When there's more resistance, it's more audible. It's not particularly loud, but if you're in close proximity to your office mates, there's a decent chance they'll be able to hear it. Just the same, I'd recommend this product, as it's not just a finger strengthener but can also function as a forearm workout.

Question 4

how is this for violin?

Accepted Answer

I am sorry I don't really know how this is as far as violin.   I know this helps with finger strengthening and dexterity and has a side that simulates strings too so am quite sure if that helps or not.  Sorry I bought this since I am learning guitar so I don't know too much about other stringed instruments.  Though I may not have answered the question directly I hope this helps.

ASIN	B001OCGGEM
Best Sellers Rank	#4,698 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #20 in Strength Training Grip Strengtheners
Brand Name	D'Addario
Color	Black/Grey
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (13,365)
Global Trade Identification Number	00019954957773
Included Components	1x PW-VG-01 Varigrip
Item Dimensions L x W	2.36"L x 2.76"W
Item Shape	Cylinder
Item Type Name	strings
Item Weight	2.56 ounces
Manufacturer	Planet Waves
Material	Silicone
Model Number	PW-VG-01
Part Number	PW-VG-01
Style	Varigrip Only(Original)
Tension Supported	Adjustable
UPC	019954957773 333335565914 019954960155
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Warranty Description	N/a.

D’Addario Varigrip Hand Exerciser–Improve Dexterity and Strength in Fingers

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