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Show Ring Finger the Weakest. Tho linger on which tho woddluj. ring Is worn Is nnn.omlcnlly the weak est of the ten. Pianists havo to glv the third finger twice ns much drill as the others. Placo both hands together pnlms facing, nnd all but tho middle fingers stretched, you will bo nblo to separate all couples easily but tho two third fingers. Tho nnntomlcnl explnna tlon of this weakness Is thnt the tendon ten-don of tho extensor muscle of the third finger Is nttached by a cross slip to that of the second nnd sometimes of the fourth. This slip Is sometimes cut In violinists, who need all tho freedom nnd power they can get. Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph. |