Hi itreq,

I second Jason's good advice. Try to place your attention on the muscles that are tensing up, and ask them if they could just release, relax.

It's more than just your hands that are learning guitar - it's your mind and body as well.

As you pay attention to the moves your hands need to learn to make, you should also have your eye on the bigger picture.

Check in frequently with your body, your posture, your neck, your shoulders, and re-adjust things as necessary.

That way, you'll be sure that your body doesn't make a long-term habit out of the neck tension.

Make sense?

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