I'm holding the neck incorrectly. I can't stop touching the high E string with my palm. How do I avoid this? I didn't know I was doing this until I was practicing chords and the sound was off. I could then feel the string vibrate.
Proper way to hold the neck
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#1
Originally Posted by:
rswakely
I'm holding the neck incorrectly. I can't stop touching the high E string with my palm. How do I avoid this? I didn't know I was doing this until I was practicing chords and the sound was off. I could then feel the string vibrate.
This lesson covers the basics of correct posture including how to hold the guitar.
https://www.guitartricks.com/lesson/13958
In order to stop palming the neck, bring your fingers all the way around to the string side of the neck. Use your thumb on the back of the neck to provide opposing pressure. I have more on fretting hand mechanics in this tutorial.
https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/358/
Hope that helps!
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Originally Posted by:
ChristopherSchlegel
This lesson covers the basics of correct posture including how to hold the guitar.
https://www.guitartricks.com/lesson/13958
In order to stop palming the neck, bring your fingers all the way around to the string side of the neck. Use your thumb on the back of the neck to provide opposing pressure. I have more on fretting hand mechanics in this tutorial.
https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial/358/
Hope that helps!
Thank you, Christopher. This is exactly what I needed. I also realized I need to work on my wrist's flexibility. Lost some movement from a broken wrist years ago. I'll get there eventually this is all part of the journey.
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Originally Posted by:
rswakely
Thank you, Christopher. This is exactly what I needed. I also realized I need to work on my wrist's flexibility. Lost some movement from a broken wrist years ago. I'll get there eventually this is all part of the journey.
You're welcome! Best of success with it.
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