Playing On Left Knee Sitting, Santiago?, Anyone Options

[fkalich]

Well way back when Pavel said that a person should play like that, at least part of the time. Santiago does when sitting down, I think in all of his videos. Aside, I see he was born in 1979. Which makes me feel better, because I thought he was younger than that, much younger (since he is over 30, he won't be insulted by that I doubt). I feel better that at least a guy who can play that fast is over 30.

But back to the issue at hand. I have a few guitars that I never felt comfortable playing while sitting, a Gibson SG and Firebird. I discovered they are quite comfortable if I play it in the fashion Santiago plays his. But then going back to my Les Paul, I got to thinking that maybe I will start to even play the Les Paul at least some of the time on my left knee. With left foot elevated about 6 inches or so by some support.

Any thoughts on playing on your right knee when sitting? There has to be a reason that some really recommend this. I am thinking it maybe helps with finger independence and dexterity. And maybe also focus and concentration.

Any thoughts?

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This post has been edited by fkalich: Apr 28 2010, 02:23 AM