from what i've read so far, it seems that general opinion is that the classical position for the left hand is more effective for both electric and acoustic
i'm not definitive about that, but it seems that way : )
Originally Posted by: BrokenJerapain isnt normal. there is some thing wrong with your machinic in playing.
first do you have a strap?? second where is is set? looking cool by having you guitar swung very low is a lot lees important than having it in the right place to learn. are you bending your wrist?? you left wrist (or the fret hand) should be straight as possible. if your bending it too much it will hurt. if you sit down while you practice you still need a strap. that way the lower bout of the body can go between your legs and the neck will be at a higher angle to make playing easier.
of couse the instructors here can give you better advice and tutroials than i can but just relax and take your time in learning things the right way.
i have a strap. i have no interest in adopting a macho stance while playing the guitar (i went to violin school for 12 years, so the lack of a hardass image has never been a problem ; ) )
i sit down when i practice, i have an Ibanez SZ320MH that i place on my left thigh. i use a strap to ensure the plane of the guitar is vertical to the floor
YES i am bending my wrist. i had no clue it should be as straight as possible. sounds like effective advice : ) will try that and keep you posted
and yup, i will relax. i will take my time. i will learn this fine instrument