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Xecuter88 View Member Profile	Jul 15 2008, 10:54 AM
Jul 15 2008, 10:54 AM	GMC:er Posts: 18 Joined: 5-May 08 From: Tromsø, Norway	It seems like no matter how i sit with the guitar, it eventually starts to hurt in my shoulder, in the muscle that's on the outside of the arm. If you know what I mean. I concentrate a lot about relaxing that arm, but it doesn't seem to help. Is the problem my position, or am I just weak in the muscle? 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! -------------------- ---Some fancy signature---

kjutte View Member Profile	Jul 15 2008, 11:29 AM
Jul 15 2008, 11:29 AM	GMC:er Posts: 1.710 Joined: 17-July 07 From: Norway	QUOTE (Xecuter88 @ Jul 15 2008, 11:54 AM) It seems like no matter how i sit with the guitar, it eventually starts to hurt in my shoulder, in the muscle that's on the outside of the arm. If you know what I mean. I concentrate a lot about relaxing that arm, but it doesn't seem to help. Is the problem my position, or am I just weak in the muscle? You haven't been playing long enough. This is also a workout, you gotta build stamina. Lay the guitar down for a day and try again. Everytime you get this poo, you should lay off one day. Basic rules of training. *Edit for language - Smells* 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 Smells: Jul 30 2008, 12:25 PM

Oxac View Member Profile	Jul 15 2008, 11:35 AM
Jul 15 2008, 11:35 AM	GMC:er Posts: 693 Joined: 14-June 07 From: Sweden	stretching and massage is very good tools as well. Just as warm-up is 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! -------------------- Olle "AJ" Svensson

kjutte View Member Profile	Jul 15 2008, 11:40 AM
Jul 15 2008, 11:40 AM	GMC:er Posts: 1.710 Joined: 17-July 07 From: Norway	QUOTE (Oxac @ Jul 15 2008, 12:35 PM) stretching and massage is very good tools as well. Just as warm-up is stretch before you start though. if you stretch after, you'll ruin the new muscle somewhat. 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!

Bogdan Radovic View Member Profile	Jul 15 2008, 12:50 PM
Jul 15 2008, 12:50 PM	Bass & Beginner Instructor Posts: 15.614 Joined: 30-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	Well I'm sure that that muscle is hearting you because you are too much tensed up when playing.I don't think its anything more serious than a normal muscle strain so its not dangerous.Also in train you will train that muscle a bit but most importantly you will learn to relax while playing so you won't have any problems..Trust me this comes in 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! -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net Check out my lessons and my instructor board. Check out my beginner guitar lessons course! ; Take a bass course now!

Xecuter88 View Member Profile	Jul 15 2008, 12:54 PM
Jul 15 2008, 12:54 PM	GMC:er Posts: 18 Joined: 5-May 08 From: Tromsø, Norway	QUOTE (kjutte @ Jul 15 2008, 12:29 PM) You haven't been playing long enough. This is also a workout, you gotta build stamina. Lay the guitar down for a day and try again. Everytime you get this shit, you should lay off one day. Basic rules of training. I've been playing for 12 years! And how do I stretch that muscle? 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! -------------------- ---Some fancy signature---

Ivan Milenkovic View Member Profile	Jul 15 2008, 02:57 PM
Jul 15 2008, 02:57 PM	Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	Maybe it is the position, can you somehow post a picture of your posture? 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! :)

IDontWantMyUsern... IDontWantMyUsername View Member Profile	Jul 15 2008, 03:14 PM
Jul 15 2008, 03:14 PM	GMC:er Posts: 405 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Mosjøen, Norway	QUOTE (Xecuter88 @ Jul 15 2008, 11:54 AM) It seems like no matter how i sit with the guitar, it eventually starts to hurt in my shoulder, in the muscle that's on the outside of the arm. If you know what I mean. I concentrate a lot about relaxing that arm, but it doesn't seem to help. Is the problem my position, or am I just weak in the muscle? Maybe you should try to sit on a more elevated chair? I was at a physical therapist today, and he told me that my posture was a little too crooked, but that it probably was like that because I was sitting in a very low chair. I don't know, worth a try at least 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 stuff: Ibanez S320 Marshall MG100HDFX half stack Line6 PODxt Digidesign Mbox Pro Songs I'm writing down/learning at the moment: Children of Bodom - Downfall

jacmoe View Member Profile	Jul 15 2008, 03:29 PM
Jul 15 2008, 03:29 PM	GMC:er Posts: 562 Joined: 2-December 07 From: Denmark	When I get pains like that, I sit down and play for a week or two. 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! -------------------- QUOTE ("Steve Vai") Start by playing something - a bend, a riff, a scale, a song - very slowly; if you make a mistake, start over; do this over and over, until you can play it flawlessly - and I do mean flawlessly - many times in a row. Next, gradually increase the tempo. Eventually you'll be flailing like a madman.

Xecuter88 View Member Profile	Jul 15 2008, 04:30 PM
Jul 15 2008, 04:30 PM	GMC:er Posts: 18 Joined: 5-May 08 From: Tromsø, Norway	QUOTE (IDontWantMyUsername @ Jul 15 2008, 04:14 PM) Maybe you should try to sit on a more elevated chair? I was at a physical therapist today, and he told me that my posture was a little too crooked, but that it probably was like that because I was sitting in a very low chair. I don't know, worth a try at least I'm am sitting on an elevated chair. QUOTE (jacmoe @ Jul 15 2008, 04:29 PM) When I get pains like that, I sit down and play for a week or two. What do you mean? I am sitting down. Edit: Picture. 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 Xecuter88: Jul 15 2008, 04:31 PM -------------------- ---Some fancy signature---

kjutte View Member Profile	Jul 15 2008, 04:32 PM
Jul 15 2008, 04:32 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.710 Joined: 17-July 07 From: Norway	QUOTE (Xecuter88 @ Jul 15 2008, 01:54 PM) I've been playing for 12 years! And how do I stretch that muscle? ahh, ok. I know what's wrong then, but I don't know the english term. anyway, you gotta work out lightly to make it fine again, else you'd have to wait a long time. Don't play guitar though. 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!

Xecuter88 View Member Profile	Jul 15 2008, 04:40 PM
Jul 15 2008, 04:40 PM	GMC:er Posts: 18 Joined: 5-May 08 From: Tromsø, Norway	You're from Norway, I'm from Norway, tell me in norwegian! 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! -------------------- ---Some fancy signature---

MickeM View Member Profile	Jul 15 2008, 04:42 PM
Jul 15 2008, 04:42 PM	Born of NWOBHM, Moderation Team Leader Posts: 8.562 Joined: 9-January 07 From: Stockholm, Sweden	The only thing I think looks odd is that the picture shows your lifting up your right shoulder a bit, perhaps that causes the strain? What if you relax the shoulder as you play, does the pain still appear? Does standing up and playing with a shoulder strap work better for you when the guitar comes more infront of the body? Just unqualified guesses, alright! 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 bands homepage All time favourites: B. Streisand - Woman in Love, M. Hopkin - Those were the days, L. Richie - Hello

jacmoe View Member Profile	Jul 15 2008, 04:43 PM
Jul 15 2008, 04:43 PM	GMC:er Posts: 562 Joined: 2-December 07 From: Denmark	QUOTE (Xecuter88 @ Jul 15 2008, 05:30 PM) What do you mean? I am sitting down. My bad. You look really out of balance on that picture! Your legs and your upper body are at the wrong angle for your picking hand, forcing your shoulder upwards. It will probably help if you put your left leg on a foot stool. If you have a comfortable pose when standing, try to get the same pose when sitting down. 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! -------------------- QUOTE ("Steve Vai") Start by playing something - a bend, a riff, a scale, a song - very slowly; if you make a mistake, start over; do this over and over, until you can play it flawlessly - and I do mean flawlessly - many times in a row. Next, gradually increase the tempo. Eventually you'll be flailing like a madman.

Xecuter88 View Member Profile	Jul 15 2008, 04:45 PM
Jul 15 2008, 04:45 PM	GMC:er Posts: 18 Joined: 5-May 08 From: Tromsø, Norway	You might be right. I'll have to practice and see if it happens. 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! -------------------- ---Some fancy signature---

jacmoe View Member Profile	Jul 15 2008, 04:47 PM
Jul 15 2008, 04:47 PM	GMC:er Posts: 562 Joined: 2-December 07 From: Denmark	Try a foot stool with your right leg, then your left leg - just experiment. 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! -------------------- QUOTE ("Steve Vai") Start by playing something - a bend, a riff, a scale, a song - very slowly; if you make a mistake, start over; do this over and over, until you can play it flawlessly - and I do mean flawlessly - many times in a row. Next, gradually increase the tempo. Eventually you'll be flailing like a madman.

kjutte View Member Profile	Jul 15 2008, 04:50 PM
Jul 15 2008, 04:50 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.710 Joined: 17-July 07 From: Norway	QUOTE (Xecuter88 @ Jul 15 2008, 05:40 PM) You're from Norway, I'm from Norway, tell me in norwegian! senebetennelse mann 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!

Xecuter88 View Member Profile	Jul 15 2008, 04:50 PM
Jul 15 2008, 04:50 PM	GMC:er Posts: 18 Joined: 5-May 08 From: Tromsø, Norway	I play with my right foot elevated. It keeps the guitar in place and such. 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! -------------------- ---Some fancy signature---

Danilo Capezzuto View Member Profile	Jul 16 2008, 12:38 AM
Jul 16 2008, 12:38 AM	Instructor Posts: 1.829 Joined: 16-February 08 From: Italy	Well try with the left foot elevated, just like a classic guitarist. Keep your shoulders up and show us your chest! I really don't like that loose position you have in the picture!! And last, try to relax your right arm by lay it down on the guitar top. 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!

Xecuter88 View Member Profile	Jul 16 2008, 12:45 AM
Jul 16 2008, 12:45 AM	GMC:er Posts: 18 Joined: 5-May 08 From: Tromsø, Norway	QUOTE (Danilo Capezzuto @ Jul 16 2008, 01:38 AM) Well try with the left foot elevated, just like a classic guitarist. Keep your shoulders up and show us your chest! I really don't like that loose position you have in the picture!! And last, try to relax your right arm by lay it down on the guitar top. You mean holding the guitar between my legs? That's fine, that works... That's how I do most my practicing. The problem with that position is that it gets harder to hold the pick correctly. What do you mean by loose position? Edit: The strange thing tho, is that when I sit by the computer and type and such, the right shoulder is slightly elevated, but that doesn't hurt, unless I'm aware 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! This post has been edited by Xecuter88: Jul 16 2008, 12:47 AM -------------------- ---Some fancy signature---

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