Thesis: When it comes to sitting positions, there are no advatages...

Mark Wein said:
put the guitar on a strap when you sit down and make sure the strap is supporting the guitar...you'll start finding some things easier to play...
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I've been doing this for about a week now...its working...although I probably play more standing up than I do sitting down.

:embarrassed: I tend to play in Crabcore Postion I - III (kidding)
 
All my guitars, except my steel string acoustic, get played on the (left) fretting hand knee. It just feels more natural that way. Plus, on the left knee, it feels similar to where my guitar would be positioned when I'm standing up.
 
right knee.
and it's the same way the guitar sits when I stand.
I've no doubt it's bad for me all over, but there it is...

also, I don't hold the neck out to the side, it's closer to straight out from my chest
think "holding a rifle", that's a better way to put it.

that's only for the 6str electrics though...
 
Funny thing is when I'm sitting around doodling I put it on my right knee. But when I try to do something difficult or when the red light is on I shift to my left knee. I started off with it on my right knee when I began playing but the left knee is clearly easier.
 
erold said:
Funny thing is when I'm sitting around doodling I put it on my right knee. But when I try to do something difficult or when the red light is on I shift to my left knee. I started off with it on my right knee when I began playing but the left knee is clearly easier.
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welcome! :Wave:

I think you've given me an idea for this weeks podcast....:)
 
I"m with Mark. I usually have the strap holding the guitar just above my leg. I do however switch which side the guitar hangs on, and when I'm not using the strap, switch legs often. Helps keep you from getting a stiff neck/back and keeps you thinking about maintaining good posture. Sitting one way over the course a long practice session or gig is bad for the spine.
 
AdamLopez said:
I"m with Mark. I usually have the strap holding the guitar just above my leg. I do however switch which side the guitar hangs on, and when I'm not using the strap, switch legs often. Helps keep you from getting a stiff neck/back and keeps you thinking about maintaining good posture. Sitting one way over the course a long practice session or gig is bad for the spine.
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I have to remember to get up and move around or change things around while I'm at work since I've been having back problems..
 
Back problems are the inevitable flaw with the "practice with a strap" solution; it just isn't ergonomic in the long-term. Save the strap for gigs, use a Dynarette cushion or a playing stand when possible. Or else buy a lightweight practice guitar, like a Steinberger. :shrug:
 
Flamencology said:
Back problems are the inevitable flaw with the "practice with a strap" solution; it just isn't ergonomic in the long-term. Save the strap for gigs, use a Dynarette cushion or a playing stand when possible. Or else buy a lightweight practice guitar, like a Steinberger. :shrug:
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True, although I don't think the cushion would be practical for how I work.
 
Flamencology said:
Back problems are the inevitable flaw with the "practice with a strap" solution; it just isn't ergonomic in the long-term. Save the strap for gigs, use a Dynarette cushion or a playing stand when possible. Or else buy a lightweight practice guitar, like a Steinberger. :shrug:
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Proper stretching and even some regular strength routines mixed with position changing throughout your sessions works.
 
Nothing says "Let's party," like a well thought-out pose.

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After my lessons with Mark, I now play with the guitar hanging on a strap in front of my body with the neck at 45 degreeish angle. I find it much easier that way, guitar doesn't fell like it going to fall back off of my leg anymore. I also play much better when standing up now because the position of the instrument doesn't change relative to my body. This also helped me solidify the position of the guitar when I play standing up. Before I was always searching for something comfortable because it was so different from playing while siting. My regular teacher kind of looked at me weird the first time i did it with him. He said when did you start playing in that position? I explained the reason, and he said good, he could never make it work for himself but if it worked for me to rock on.
 
erold said:
Thanks Mark. I'm glad if I can help inspire something on your podcast, it's good stuff. :)
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Thanks! How did you find us here, btw? HC?

reverend1 said:
After my lessons with Mark, I now play with the guitar hanging on a strap in front of my body with the neck at 45 degreeish angle. I find it much easier that way, guitar doesn't fell like it going to fall back off of my leg anymore. I also play much better when standing up now because the position of the instrument doesn't change relative to my body. This also helped me solidify the position of the guitar when I play standing up. Before I was always searching for something comfortable because it was so different from playing while siting. My regular teacher kind of looked at me weird the first time i did it with him. He said when did you start playing in that position? I explained the reason, and he said good, he could never make it work for himself but if it worked for me to rock on.
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:cool:
 
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