Holding the Guitar

Getting a hold on things

This is a damn short but important chapter on the physical aspects of playing guitar. Believe it or not, holding the guitar is a touchy subject. Why? Well, new students (but maybe.. that's just me) usually always do it wrong.

Usually, a new student (just because I’m just that kind of guy, lol) tries to copy a guitar hero they see on tv. You know, the guy with the guitar hanging down to his knees or something (I just couldn't think of anything funnier to put there.. sorry, lmao.)... or various other positions that don't facilitate proper development for a beginning guitarist.

Remember :

Proper holding and positioning of the guitar will either make you or break you! Many new students do not progress or even quit because they are in pain! Pain caused by improper hand positioning, back ashes from poor posture, etc.

So what is the correct way?



The correct way (from the previous picture) is where it gets touchy because everyone is comfortable in different ways. But that is what it all amounts to... being comfortable (after all, it ain't just a guitar). You can't do anything if you are not comfortable. If you are not comfortable.. eventually pain will set in.. can you keep your mind on learning or even having fun while in pain? I don't think so.