Originally Posted by: William MGYes that was what I was referring to. Lisa also talks about craning over to see the strings, but I have to admit I do do it. I am trying to break myself of this habit but its not easy, especially when chords become more complicated.
Personally I have not heard the straight wrist thing. And sometimes, on forums, people talk about subjects without real hands on experience. Sounds shocking but it happens.
So I just came across this. I think it will definitely clear things up. If Christopher has a curvature I would say you and I should as well
I must tell you that the "straight wrist" argument is not something I read once or twice by seemingly cluel Here are a coupe of examples:
https://www.classicalguitaracademy.co.uk/left-hand-positioning-and-technique/
https://www.guitar-muse.com/technique-are-you-holding-that-guitar-right-posture-wrist-thumb-and-more-5718
I read these as keep your left wrist as straight as possible and only on occasion where really needed bend it to get to otherwise impossible-to-play chords. Making a bent wrist a habit seems like a risk to your wrist-health.
The video you shared is good, I like it. It answers mostly the questions about the angles of the guitar that can be helpful - for instance I had never thought that I could move the head of the guitar slightly away from me! That's a great tip. Also, although he does say something about being able to curve your hand around the guitar, he actually keeps his wrists super straight through the demonstration.
I wonder if there is any video on this site that officially clarifies what is correct and what should be avoided...