Need Some Instructor Advice Please..., Hand Position |
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Jul 27 2011, 01:23 PM
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 Hello GMC'ers, I am starting to move through Alternate Picking (AP) and I am able to manage 180bpm. What i wanted guidane with is my hand position when I move to the 'e' and 'b' strings. This first photo is of my normal comfortable hand position......while fretting the 12th fret The second photo is a hand position that i have seen some instructors use around here. What i basically want to know is, what position should i use and develop? My own natural position or the position from the 2nd photo?? Or a compromise of the two. I dont want to have to go back re-learn anything later on.... Thanks in advance for your help  I should add that I am currently working on Kris' Lesson https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/speed-alt...e-picking/#last And he has a similar hand position to me.... But I have seen Cosmin do lesson's where his hand is in a different position.... Cheers This post has been edited by JaxN4: Jul 27 2011, 01:19 PM
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Jul 27 2011, 02:52 PM
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When playing guitar you will rarely have the oportunity to always keep only one position, thumb is always moving above or behind the fretboard. The point is - don't anchor it. If you need to do large stretches, move it behind the neck, if you are doing some bends, or need to mute the low E string with the thumb,push it up etc..
So like Ben said, there are no rules, just practice in a way that feels most comfortable for you. Don't worry, it won't be bad, just try to put the hand in the most comfortable position, and things will develop in the best way. -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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Jul 27 2011, 03:50 PM
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I agree with Ben about this. I use both depending on what I'm playing and I could change the position during the same solo. The first one is best for phrasing, bending and vibrato, the second one is better for stretches. So I suggest that you can use the one that you feel more comfortable for every thing that you play.
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Jul 27 2011, 03:58 PM
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QUOTE (JaxN4 @ Jul 27 2011, 11:57 AM)  Thanks alot! I feel the same, thumb over the neck is what i use for most of what i do (or try to do) and second position is needed fo legato/stretches. Thanks for clearing this all up for me  No problem man! We are here to help you!  -------------------- My lessons
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Jul 27 2011, 05:00 PM
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Look at this guy's unorthodox technique. I think Ben's right. Don't worry too much if it's the "correct" way to hold the guitar because different masters at it have different ways. Just make sure you feel really comfortable -------------------- Visit my:
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Jul 27 2011, 07:38 PM
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Not an instructor - but I would suggest try angle the guitar neck up a bit more and rotate your hand around to the front more.
Whatever you do, try not to grip it! You want to practice playing just on your fingertips, this can be hard at first but make it a habit as it will help out a lot. The thumb is just there, don't rely on it for support stick it upwards or place in the middle of the neck (depending on what your playing) but don't let it move around much on it's own up or down (focus on just those two positions). Don't apply pressure with the fretboard thumb (I use to force the guitar forward with it, found out this is quite a slowdown), try just sit it in the back (remove it completely for a while and play through the wierd feeling if it's a bad habit), also practice applying minimum pressure to the fingers. At speed or after a while playing you might notice it going back to it's original position (correct it before it happens but stay relaxed and comformable). It takes a while to retrain the hands and it should become natural. Stop playing if it hurts, your doing something wrong in that case. Most important to stay comformable and relaxed. This post has been edited by Azzaboi: Jul 27 2011, 07:40 PM --------------------  Play Games Arcade Take a break, Play Games! Play the best free online flash games at Aaron's Game Zone like Bloons Tower Defense 4! |
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