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ChristopherSchlegel
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ChristopherSchlegel
Guitar Tricks Instructor
Joined: 08/09/05
Posts: 8,373
02/01/2024 1:18 pm
#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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