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Jul 18 2016, 08:45 PM |
To me, the right arm of Chris is much more naturally positioned, as it is when you wear a strap. I know the majority of players sit more like Gus when sitting but look at the angle of his right upper arm when he's playing, this puts un-natural stress on the tendons of the bicep and anterior deltoid. Also look where the mighty Rob Balducci has his guitar when sitting
This post has been edited by Phil66: Jul 19 2016, 08:35 AM -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Jul 19 2016, 05:27 AM |
Gus started teaching himself long before he ever took any lessons from what I've read. I was self taught as well for many years and used to sit just like him. I took classical guitar in college and started sitting in classical position. It helped my carpal tunnel syndrome and made playing far more comfy during long practice session. I can't sit side saddle for more than about an hour without pain in my wrist.
By contrast, CHRIS is a professionally trained classical Player, with a degree in Classical Guitar/Music from the University of Denver. He brings much of his classical train to guitar and it shows up in everything he does from the way he holds, sits, frets, etc. The "classical position" was developed some time ago to allow players to have better access to the fretboard and reduce arm fatigue. Playing classical takes some serious practice. So you'd better be semi comfy when practicing it Same with electric IMHO. Todd To me, the right arm of Chris is much more naturally positioned, as it is when you wear a trap. I know the majority of players sit more like Gus when sitting but look at the angle of his right upper arm when he's playing, this puts un-natural stress on the tendons of the bicep and anterior deltoid. Also look where the mighty Rob Balducci has his guitar when sitting
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Jul 19 2016, 08:43 AM |
Agreed, you look at anyone playing standing and their right arm angle is closer to that of Chris than that of Gus. That's why I advocate wearing a strap and sitting upright when playing seated. I don't always do it myself though and sometimes when I'm improvising I end up hunched over the guitar like an orangutan My right arm is still comfy.
I think most people get away with sitting side saddle, note: I said "Get away with", if you have any issues or potential issues or any bio mechanical disadvantages in that area, it WILL eventually catch up with you. Interesting topic. -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Jul 21 2016, 08:40 AM |
Yeah, you can get a proper foot stool or just use a block of wood to raise your left leg.
-------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Jul 21 2016, 08:36 PM |
Maybe these will also help.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brPzQdBaSjg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQ6pHKOrQbs Some reading. http://www.guitar-bass.net/workshop/guitar-fitness/ http://www.physiobob.com/forum/patient-cor...guitarists.html This post has been edited by Phil66: Jul 21 2016, 08:36 PM -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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