Not many people know how important it is to learn how to hold a Guitar. The best guitar playing posture is one that allows you to reach all the notes on the neck without using too much muscular tension. Of course, guitarists have always been able to produce fine music while maintaining unhealthy postures, but medical experts tell us that long sessions of playing and practicing can damage your body. There are a number of medical conditions which can afflict guitar players months or years after they begin playing. Carpal tunnel syndrome and back pain are two common complaints that can be avoided by taking care of your body right from the beginning of your musical career. Playing your guitar should not be painful. If you develop pain in the back, shoulders, wrists or hands you need to take a look at how you are holding the guitar. The Alexander Technique gives guitarists some principles to apply to the way they move while playing the guitar. Yoga offers some easy exercises which help guitar players stay healthy. The Classical Position In the nineteenth century, during the development of the classical guitar and its playing techniques, guitarists figured out their own […]

The Importance of Learning How to Hold Your Guitar