Playing On Left Knee Sitting, Santiago?, Anyone |
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Playing On Left Knee Sitting, Santiago?, Anyone |
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Apr 28 2010, 02:59 AM |
It's a good a idea to try different positions. I think it really doesn't matter and it depends on what you are playing. So don't fall in love to a particular position and be open to play in many. Always try the standing one!
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Apr 28 2010, 04:31 AM |
I quite clearly remember Pavel's comments on this way back then.
I've mostly played on my left knee (classical style) and if i was 20 and had a good posture, i woud've suggested continuing to do that. But over time I've noticed that I have a VERY bad sitting posture (rounded back). So Bad posture + guitar on left knee + extended practice = Back pain So i recently started playing on my right knee where Im feeling more comfortable. Still havent addressed the bad posture though since: Bad posture + guitar on right knee + extended practice = Still Back pain Plus, Statistics dictate that there are more advanced players who play on their right knees than left knees. Out of habbit, i still play from my left knees (most of my takes are on my left knee) but I'm changing this gradually. Or rather lets say mixing it up gradually, so that i am able to play on both equally well. There's no right or wrong. You're not missing anythin, just experiment with it and listen to your body -------------------- "If the need is deep, you WILL find a way , if it isn't, you'll find some excuse"
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Apr 28 2010, 06:26 AM |
Posture I use is the one with I grew up and learned how to play (Because in the Institute I studied obligated me to play in this position). You must play in the way you feel more confortable. There's a line when you have to start to think with what positions you have better results when playing. Not only for the position of the guitar, your techinique also. Look at Marty Friendman's hand position. You might think that his hand position is SO uncofortable, but he plays in that way and do whatever he wants. So, don't worry too much about the positions. Just do what fits better with you
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Apr 28 2010, 06:36 AM |
Ya, Id agree with you when it comes to better hand movement. Like I said I'm more used to left knee. But in my opinion, better hand movement in isolation doesnt contribute to the overall performance. It is a combination of posture and good hand position. If I can fix my posture, I'd still love to play on my left knee coz (1) im used to it and (2) it transitions well into standing position.
To further discuss the posture I'm refering to turn your back a bit (sort of twisting) in order to look down on the fretboard. When this is done for extended times on left knee, things can turn bad. If one is able to keep the back straight and not turn (twist) the upper body towards the fretboard, then it's a winning combination. Why I now feel comfortable on my right knee due to the fact that I dont have to twist my back anymore and the fretboard is right in front of me. But yes, there is a compromise of the good hand movement which was more efficient when the axe was on the left knee. So for extended periods of time, I reckon I would keep switching it. If I'm playing a 3nps run, then i'd keep it on the left, so i can spread out the fingers properly. And if I'm feeling tired and worn (which I am most of the time), I'd prefer to be comfortable and keep it on my right knee. Good diet and exercise program should take care of most of the above issues but unfortunately, I'm not in any form of physical training nowdays, though i dearly miss it. Good info in your post. Thanks. -------------------- "If the need is deep, you WILL find a way , if it isn't, you'll find some excuse"
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Apr 28 2010, 09:13 PM |
I practice mostly in standing position, or when I get real tired I sit down for a while When you practice everything while standing you won't have problems playing anything both standing and sitting any way.
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