Miche - On Sitting and Standing

[Fambroski]

In this video I talk about how we sit when we practice and stand when we perform and not notice that they're two different guitar positions..
http://youtu.be/i5VwdGtnQ2g

[stanron]

It's a few years since I resolved the seated/standing conundrum by always using a strap. It doesn't work on a very low seat or couch but then again I don't use low seats or couches so there's no problem for me there. Seated or standing the guitar is always in the same position.

[Fambroski]

Originally Posted by stanron

It's a few years since I resolved the seated/standing conundrum by always using a strap. It doesn't work on a very low seat or couch but then again I don't use low seats or couches so there's no problem for me there. Seated or standing the guitar is always in the same position.

That's a good idea Stan. For me, I feel comfortable on a low chair (for most things), even wearing a strap will tip the neck up. If the strap is low enough where I'm comfortable, I may as well not wear it at all. However your point is a good one and I'm sure others may benefit from it. Thank you for input. I wish I had thought of it.

[YamaYairi]

I have also noticed this problem. When I practice, I sit, and when I perform solo, I also sit. No problem there. But when I play with my band, we all stand. I do notice it throws me off sometimes. I also notice a more subtle difference when I am sitting, but in a chair that is a different height from the floor. I prefer a low chair, like you.

[Pualee]

Maybe I'm lucky... I caught on to it right away (I had an opportunity to play out almost immediately - and learned from a lot of mistakes very fast).

Now I only play with a strap on (seated or standing) and I practice everything both seated, and standing. In fact, I tend to prefer practice standing unless it is something new - at which time I sit to be closer to the book/paper.

I used to place my strap so the guitar hung in the same position standing that it would be if I was sitting. However, since picking up the electric, I now play everything with a shorter strap... I just didn't like the way the jack was bumping my leg. I also found the angle was better on my wrists when the guitar sat up a little higher to my chest.

[amyFB]

Originally Posted by stanron

It's a few years since I resolved the seated/standing conundrum by always using a strap. It doesn't work on a very low seat or couch but then again I don't use low seats or couches so there's no problem for me there. Seated or standing the guitar is always in the same position.

the other advantage to using a strap is that you are not using your hands to hold the guitar, just to play it.

the relief on hand muscles is worth trying it out, if you don't already use a strap.

standing, for players who also are singers, is preferred for the reason of more air in the diaphragm.

yours in tune,
amyfb

[nhsdpl]

Originally Posted by amyFB

the other advantage to using a strap is that you are not using your hands to hold the guitar, just to play it.

the relief on hand muscles is worth trying it out, if you don't already use a strap.

standing, for players who also are singers, is preferred for the reason of more air in the diaphragm.

yours in tune,
amyfb

Exactly...... hands are for playing the guitar, straps are for holding the guitar.


Cheers.