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Jan 4, 2009
"I have spent my days stringing and unstringing my instrument while the song I came to sing remains unsung." --Rabindranath Tagore
Disabled Guitarist Finds A New Sound
Imagine that your hands shook so badly that you couldn't lift a glass of water. That's what life is like for millions of Americans who suffer from essential tremor disorder. The condition is rarely fatal, but it can be devastating if you're a musician. Guitarist Richard Crandell found that out the hard way. Crandell was diagnosed six years ago with essential tremor disorder. An estimated 10 million Americans live with the condition, which affects fine motor coordination. In Crandell's case, his hands shake when he tries to write, use a computer or play difficult passages on the guitar. But the Oregon-based musician has found another way to continue composing and performing.
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