Why Can't I Relax?, Sitting down playing guitar
thefireball
Jan 7 2011, 03:37 AM
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I feel much more relaxed when I stand up and play guitar. But sometimes I like to sit down to play. However, when I sit down, I just can't keep relaxed. My right shoulder tenses up. Actually, when I sit down, my shoulder and arm doesn't feel right anyway. I have taken 2 pictures and here they are below - my normal posture as I play in these ways. Please tell me what I'm doing wrong. If I look okay, posture-wise, what can I do to loosen up and relax? I've had this problem for so long. It seems the more I concentrate on relaxing, the tenser I get. huh.gif

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slash48
Jan 7 2011, 11:46 PM
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Try sitting in a classical position with a footstool. Cheap, durable footstool- http://www.amazon.com/Music-People-FS7850B...9409&sr=8-1

It helped me with tension so it might help you too! Good luck...

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Todd Simpson
Jan 8 2011, 04:32 AM
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Great advice smile.gif This is the first thing I tell most of my students. BTW, if you do stand and practice, try to find a spot on your strap where the guitar hits you about the same spot sitting or standing. Otherwise, when you change positions, your hand will feel a bit lost.

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Try sitting in a classical position with a footstool. Cheap, durable footstool- http://www.amazon.com/Music-People-FS7850B...9409&sr=8-1

It helped me with tension so it might help you too! Good luck...

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