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kaznie_NL View Member Profile	Dec 15 2008, 08:35 PM
Dec 15 2008, 08:35 PM	Experienced Tone Seeker Posts: 4.809 Joined: 8-December 07 From: Hedel, Netherlands	Hey Guys, I know that saying "my hands are to small" is a bad excuse, but I have a problem, and I wondered if that could be a good reason. When I play a run, going from low E to high E on the higher frets (say 12 and up) I have no problems while sitting, but I have while standing. I can't seem to reacht thos lowest notes!! How do you do it? You might take in concider that I'm still in progress meaning I'm 15 and growing You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My YouTube Channel Here My Rec Takes Here --- GEAR --- Ibanez SA08LTD2 BAR Vox AD50VT Pod Farm Line 6 Pod Studio GX El Cheapo Strat Dunlop Slide Korg Toneworks AX5G

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Matt23 View Member Profile	Dec 15 2008, 08:36 PM
Dec 15 2008, 08:36 PM	Accomplished Tone Master Posts: 1.745 Joined: 17-January 08 From: Scotland	Put your guitar strap up good and high. I'm 14 and with my guitar strap as short as it goes I have no problem reaching the lower frets whilst standing. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Pedja Simovic View Member Profile	Dec 15 2008, 08:41 PM
Dec 15 2008, 08:41 PM	Instructor Posts: 8.109 Joined: 13-September 08 From: Nis, Serbia	Kaznie set up your guitar strap to be exact distance like when you are sitting - it should help You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My Video Lessons

ZakkWylde View Member Profile	Dec 15 2008, 08:41 PM
Dec 15 2008, 08:41 PM	Learning Tone Master Posts: 3.185 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Germany	QUOTE (Matt23 @ Dec 15 2008, 08:36 PM) Put your guitar strap up good and high. I'm 14 and with my guitar strap as short as it goes I have no problem reaching the lower frets whilst standing. That's when the look factor comes in again... it is very uncomfortable to play the lower frets with a low hanging guitar but it gets better with the time You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Gear: - Jackson USA Select KV2 King V with EMG 81/85 - Gibson Les Paul Custom Arctic White with EMG 81/85 - Ibanez Rg 8527 J Custom 7-String with DiMarzio Evolution and Air Norton - Peavey 6505+ head with Marshall 1960AV 4x12 cab - Peavey Vypyr 30 Practice Amp - Dunlop Crybaby From Hell, Maxon OD808, Boss TU-2, MXR CarbonCopy, ISP Decimator, MXR Custom Audio Electronics Booster

Matt23 View Member Profile	Dec 15 2008, 08:44 PM
Dec 15 2008, 08:44 PM	Accomplished Tone Master Posts: 1.745 Joined: 17-January 08 From: Scotland	QUOTE (ZakkWylde @ Dec 15 2008, 07:41 PM) That's when the look factor comes in again... Yeh if you are trying to look cool on stage a high strap does have its drawbacks. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Jose Mena View Member Profile	Dec 15 2008, 08:55 PM
Dec 15 2008, 08:55 PM	Instructor Posts: 1.359 Joined: 28-July 08 From: Miami FL	I guess this happens to everyone, the answer is to put the guitar higher when standing, as all have said here, It doesn't look as cool, but you can play better. John Petrucci from Dream Theater uses big blocks, he puts his foot on top of it, and rests the guitar on his leg, in order to play those crazy runs live, and reach the fretboard. So you are not alone You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Jose Mena: Dec 15 2008, 08:56 PM -------------------- Check out my Video Lessons Visit my Instructor Board Visit MySpace

Ivan Milenkovic View Member Profile	Dec 15 2008, 10:31 PM
Dec 15 2008, 10:31 PM	Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	You should definitely try to find a better standing positions that is more closer to your sitting position Kaz. Also another useful thing to do is to practice while standing - this is not so hard to do, and you will play things much better when standing if you covered them in standing position through practice as well. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE - Check out my GMC Profile and Lessons - (Please subscribe to my) YouTube Official Channel - Let's be connected through ! Facebook! :)

kjutte View Member Profile	Dec 16 2008, 04:55 AM
Dec 16 2008, 04:55 AM	GMC:er Posts: 1.710 Joined: 17-July 07 From: Norway	QUOTE (Pedja Simovic @ Dec 15 2008, 08:41 PM) Kaznie set up your guitar strap to be exact distance like when you are sitting - it should help I did the same! Never an issue to stand anymore. Actually I have myguitar higher than I used to, so it rests on my back, and not my thigh. Don't have to lower the back so much then, and no need for a footrest either! Recommendable. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

showyourfist View Member Profile	Dec 16 2008, 05:20 PM
Dec 16 2008, 05:20 PM	GMC:er Posts: 59 Joined: 5-December 08 From: England	It also gets you alot more comfortable practicing reguarly in both sitting and standing positions for any live performances, the finger stretching will come with time! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- I've had three wives and three guitars. I still play the guitars-Andres Segovia

Marcus Siepen View Member Profile	Dec 17 2008, 10:46 AM
Dec 17 2008, 10:46 AM	Instructor (Blind Guardian) Posts: 3.433 Joined: 5-March 08 From: Germany	I would also suggest to change your position while playing. It doesn't really look cool if you shorten your guitar strap and have the guitar hanging much higher, but it will for sure help you with your problem. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Guitars: various Gibson Les Pauls / Gibson J 45 Amps: Mesa Boogie Tripple Rectifier / Triaxis / 2:90 Poweramp / Rectocabs Effects: Rocktron Intellifex / Rocktron Xpression Homepage: www.marcussiepen.com www.blind-guardian.com Check out my video lessons!

Darfuria View Member Profile	Dec 17 2008, 12:27 PM
Dec 17 2008, 12:27 PM	GMC:er Posts: 322 Joined: 11-April 08 From: United Kingdom	If you've ever watched Slash play, he tends to stick his foot on a monitor so that he can reach the higher frets, especially when he's playing a solo. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Want a website for you or your band? http://www.websiteformyband.com

Crazyfret View Member Profile	Dec 17 2008, 12:50 PM
Dec 17 2008, 12:50 PM	Learning Roadie Posts: 468 Joined: 26-November 07 From: Marple	Playing guitar with it slung low down is almost impossible for me and I generally have my guitar slung fairly high. I know you kids out there want to look cool but I'd rather be able to play cool licks properly rather than struggling with the guitar around my ankles! There are some good suggestions like using a monitor to put your leg on whilst playing higher up the neck. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- "I am playing all the right notes, but not necessarily in the right order." Eric Morecambe

kaznie_NL View Member Profile	Dec 17 2008, 07:58 PM
Dec 17 2008, 07:58 PM	Experienced Tone Seeker Posts: 4.809 Joined: 8-December 07 From: Hedel, Netherlands	I think I'll just slung it high, and maybe every week drop a bit I really like the look of it You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My YouTube Channel Here My Rec Takes Here --- GEAR --- Ibanez SA08LTD2 BAR Vox AD50VT Pod Farm Line 6 Pod Studio GX El Cheapo Strat Dunlop Slide Korg Toneworks AX5G

Gerardo Siere View Member Profile	Dec 18 2008, 01:51 AM
Dec 18 2008, 01:51 AM	Instructor Posts: 2.424 Joined: 20-December 07 From: San Juan	I´m the uncoolest guy in the universe for using a guitar strap (along with Frank Gambale) my strap looks like a sax strap. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my video lessons!

Pedja Simovic View Member Profile	Dec 18 2008, 09:59 AM
Dec 18 2008, 09:59 AM	Instructor Posts: 8.109 Joined: 13-September 08 From: Nis, Serbia	QUOTE (kjutte @ Dec 16 2008, 04:55 AM) I did the same! Never an issue to stand anymore. Actually I have myguitar higher than I used to, so it rests on my back, and not my thigh. Don't have to lower the back so much then, and no need for a footrest either! Recommendable. Yey Seriously thats the way to go. If you look at it , it totally makes sense. You should perform like when you practice - with same difficulty. Imagine practicing something technically very challenging sitting down , and then doing it standing up with different hand position because of strap setting? It doesn't work or if it does after a while of technique workout your left hand starts to hurt! So thats why its very recommendable to have your strap set up be the same when you are sitting and when standing up. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My Video Lessons

Vaialation1232 View Member Profile	Dec 23 2008, 11:24 AM
Dec 23 2008, 11:24 AM	Learning Rock Star Posts: 138 Joined: 23-December 08 From: Bay Area, CA	QUOTE (kaznie_NL @ Dec 15 2008, 11:35 AM) Hey Guys, I know that saying "my hands are to small" is a bad excuse, but I have a problem, and I wondered if that could be a good reason. When I play a run, going from low E to high E on the higher frets (say 12 and up) I have no problems while sitting, but I have while standing. I can't seem to reacht thos lowest notes!! How do you do it? You might take in concider that I'm still in progress meaning I'm 15 and growing I am 16 and was also having this problem on SWTA, like already said i would put your strap up and i also did some stretching exercises before playing and this seemed to help...if worst comes to worst just put your leg up on your amp and lay your guitar on your knee for the stretchy parts You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

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