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GET THAT PIANO BACK I reiterate Janet Paterson's message and also say (I hate to add that old refrain) PRACTICE. I was never a concert pianist but I did play in a concert hall once or twice; mostly Hayden or the three B's. The bottom fell out of my world when I realized what was happening as a result of PD,,,but the old adage EXERCISE comes in here as well. One physiotherapist showed our group an exercise: Take a sheet of newspaper in one hand by the corner of the page. Gradually, using one finger or two at a time grasp the paper, pull it into the palm of your hand, and roll it up into a ball...tightly if you can. It's not easy! Try with both hands. This too takes practice, but it can be done...and eventually with greater ease. When you, are ready to get back to the piano, try easier versions of the classics, which can be found in "lessons books" usually in book 4 or book 5. Then once in a while try your sonatas again; you just might produce a few bars of Beethoven's " Pathetique" dropping off the bottom note of the left-hand chords. For solace play the "easies" again...BUT ... please do not give up your music...it is a vital part of coping ! Nowadays, I end up my piano sessions with "The old gray mare ain't ...etc." Besides, you'll be a great asset when they're starting a fire in the fireplace or the wood-burning stove. Newspaper balls make great tinder. [log in to unmask] PS Part of the above is "wishful thinking,I'm ashamed to admit.