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Here's A Problem Of Mine
I keep muting the high E string - 1st string - with the part of my left hand just under the index finger - #1 finger. That area sort of helps me hold the guitar and as a result, when I reach with my 1st finger that part of my left hand hits the 1st string and that's bad.
Any tips on how I can correct this? r/Mike |
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It sounds like you're perhaps sitting down, and I assume you're not using a strap. Maybe using a strap would help...
Another assumption...this especially occurs when playing a G chord, using finger 1 for the low C? If that's the case, learn to play that chord with pinky at 3rd fret 6th string, ring finger on 2nd fret 5th string -- essentially like a C shape.
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so yea how are you positioned when playing?
You shouldn't be holding the guitar at all with your fretting hand, as suggested, use a strap, let THAT hold the guitar.. |
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it could depend upon where you have your thumb as well as how your fingers press each string. try with your thumb on the back of the neck and then press each string down slightly until it makes a good note. that is all the pressure you need.
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OP: Even if you are not holding up the guitar with your hand, it's common for new players to hit the high E string with their index finger when playing a C chord. Are all the chords giving you problems? |
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So, the strap holds up that end of the guitar and the thumb then basically is sort of there to help steady or balance the guitar - correct? r/Mike |
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Even though classical music is not everyone's cup of tea, the techniques and practices for ergonomic posture and performance that are part of classical guitar study are invaluable for ALL guitarists.
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As I type this I have NOT got a strap yet. The problem is that if I don't help hold the guitar with my left thumb it falls down. And since I hold it with my left thumb that means I cant get my left index finger (#1) into the right position and therefore I keep hitting the high E string with that part of my hand just under my left index finger (#1).
r/Mike |
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A left hand primer...
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One way to counter that is to put the guitar with the indented lower waist on your left leg and swing the neck up to about a 30' angle above horizontal before putting your right arm over the lower bout to play. In this position the right arm positions the body. Bob
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This might help :
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I picked up a strap awhile ago. Going to do some practicing and see if it helps my issue here.
r/Mike |