which leg? - Page 2

Hack Amatuer · #16 03-07-2010, 12:38 PM

I put all two of my guitars on my LEFT leg, (not at once though).

Ryler · #17 03-07-2010, 02:40 PM

Left leg, footstool. It was awkward at first, but I had the motivation to make it work based on an aching right shoulder. One added benefit is that my left wrist (fretting hand) is far more relaxed in this position.

Dru Edwards · #18 03-07-2010, 05:26 PM

Wow - I didn't realize so many right handers play their guitar on their left leg. Whatever works, I guess.

DupleMeter · #19 03-07-2010, 07:24 PM

Neither!

I use a strap that is setup so that the strap holds the guitar in the typical "classical position", but just above my lap so that the guitar is in the exact same location sitting or standing.

I find it reduces inconsistencies in my hand position when I have to go from standing or sitting while playing.

quad104 · #20 03-07-2010, 09:22 PM

thanks guys! i guess ill just try to play a little more on my right leg and see if it gets more comfortable. if it doesn't, is there a way to keep the guitar from sliding? maybe a grip tape of sorts?

TBman · #21 03-07-2010, 09:38 PM

Left leg for serious playing, right leg for relaxing and goofing around.

15 Man · #22 03-08-2010, 09:15 AM

QUOTE > quad104 asked: "Is there a way to keep the guitar from sliding?"

A strap is you're best bet for that. You're also not adding anything to the guitar that would look unsightly.

Christian Reno · #23 03-08-2010, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by quad104

this may seem like a silly question, but what leg do you rest the guitar on while you're playing?

it feels more comfortable for me to rest it on my left leg (i'm a right-handed player), but sometimes the guitar slips away and down my leg.

just wanted to get your thoughts and opinions

Try the neckup device. It may make a big difference for you and you may find that the position on the right leg is more comfortable and less awkward than the left.

Larry Pattis · #24 03-08-2010, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Dru Edwards

Wow - I didn't realize so many right handers play their guitar on their left leg. Whatever works, I guess.

This is traditional Classical guitar position.

Quote:

Originally Posted by quad104

this may seem like a silly question, but what leg do you rest the guitar on while you're playing?

it feels more comfortable for me to rest it on my left leg (i'm a right-handed player), but sometimes the guitar slips away and down my leg.

just wanted to get your thoughts and opinions

El McMeen and Pierre Bensusan use a footrest under their right foot. I prefer the left.

I find all of the guitar-leg-contraptions don't work well for me, so despite some hip pain, I still use a foot rest...although I'm playing more and more these days with a shoulder-strap, keeping the guitar angled-up high, as with classical position.

One just has to experiment to find out what works ergonomically the "best" for them.

rattletrap · #25 03-08-2010, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by cotten

Left leg for me, in a fairly "classical guitar" position, if possible, with my foot elevated. Sometimes, even seated, I'll use a strap to attain this same type position.

cotten

This describes me. I almost always will use a strap. I like the consistency of of positioning.

bigdaddyguitar · #26 03-10-2010, 08:51 PM

Right leg . Left leg when playing my resonators . Makes damping behind the slide easier .

pappy27 · #27 03-10-2010, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kerrinsdad

Left leg for my OM. Right leg for my dreadnaughts. Behind my back for my Strat!!!

Same for me; right for SJ, left for the OM's and thought I was the only one! Haven't quite mastered that behind the back routine though!!!

Auralis · #28 04-16-2010, 12:13 AM

I am right handed, tend to play with the guitar on my left leg, but it sometimes depends on what type of chair I am sitting in. Another very good reason for me to put it on my left leg is it "forces" me to extend my elbow. As a new player I had the bad habit of tucking my left elbow in towards my side. That was ok while I learned my basic (non-barre) chords, but in order to use my upper body strength (I'm a girl and a weakling..lol) I need my elbow extended in order to strengthen my arm to support my playing of barre chords. Many times I remember my husband fussing about my tucked in elbow so I moved the guitar to the left leg to not only remind me to extend but I couldn't play the chords correctly unless I did so.

Hope that's a tip you'll find useful.