Quote:
Originally Posted by Backyarder
One thing I can definitely notice straight away is the difference in power you get from the fingers playing into the palm compared to more outstretched
|
There you go!
The most power comes from the fingers (and thumb) picking at right angles to the strings, although it doesn't have be exactly 90 degrees. In older classical technique, as well as the guitar neck being up at 45 degrees, the right wrist would be bent a little to get the fingers at exact right angles to the strings. In modern classical technique it's regarded as more important to have a straight, relaxed wrist, even if it puts the fingers at a slight angle.
Good detailed demo of classical position here:
https://youtu.be/H1R1y0Aahls?t=89
(He mentions the old right hand method at 4:00)
Obviously you can be a bit more liberal with that for folk and blues! But the principles are worth bearing in mind.
So, if you hold the guitar on the right leg, the neck will naturally be at a lower angle, but the angles of both right and left hands relative to the strings will be very similar.