By doing this you will also be sure that you will hold the guitar in the same position whether you are sitting down or standing up (again, ask your teacher to demonstrate).Īnd yes, there is also the fact that you HAVE to learn to play while standing up. YES, I’m serious, ask your teacher to show you how. Simple: you should use a guitar strap even when you are sitting down. While that’s ok for few minutes, if you practice for a while this WILL make your back ache (and in the long run this could become much worse…). ![]() If you sit down and try to play with your guitar on your legs, you will discover indeed that it’s really hard to keep your back straight. This can be partially true for acoustic guitar players (as the shape of their instrument helps them keeping it in the correct position) but it’s completely false for electric guitar players. Don’t believe me? Read on.įirst of all, most guitar players think that they don’t need a strap because they are playing sitting down. And yet, knowing how to use a guitar strap the right way WILL make your playing better and your musical life easier. The guitar strap is one of the most neglected accessories by beginner (and even advanced!) players.
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