Good reminder. I would not cross my legs however as that is bad for circulation and hard on the back. I also use a strap even when sitting. What I need to remember is to keep the neck high - and this video was perfect timing for me!
I always use a strap too. That way I feel like I don't have to worry about keeping the guitar in position. My hands can focus on just playing and not holding the guitar where I need it to be.
Many years go when I started my electric guitar journey I was taught to hold the guitar in the ‘classical position’ when playing seated. Fast forward 25 years and I’m happy to report that I’ve avoided any issues surrounding bad posture! The added benefit is the guitar remains in a similar position when I play standing up, therefore muscle memory remains unaffected. 👍😎
I'm right handed, and have always rested the guitar on the left leg. *This way, the right leg definitely helps hold the guitar in place, instead of having to use your hands & arms to control the position of the guitar. I can't believe that most righties play with it on the right leg. When I try resting it on my right leg, I need to angle the headstock forward quite a bit, and/or raise my right elbow in an unnatural and uncomfortable way. It makes me tense up instantly. Maybe not everyone experiences this like I do, but it sure seems like guitars are built to rest on the leg of your non-dominant side.
I'm right handed and always have the guitar on my left leg. It always felt better to me and the guitar is across my body, much the same position as when I'm standing.
Same. I put it on my right leg just to see what it felt like, and it was a big NOPE right away. I was doing weird things with my right shoulder and back, in order to get my arm in position to pick, and I was instantly fighting the guitar to keep it in position. That experiment lasted about 30 seconds. That was enough!
What I loved the most about the video was that you didn't give a quick fix fits them all. You said it loud and clear: I don't care your choice, but put that neck up! 🔥🔥🔥
I wished I'd had this video 6 years ago when I started guitar. I ended up hurting my wrist and then had to experiment to find a way to keep the wrist straight. I ended up with the guitar on my left leg and the bottom (where the strap button is) still touching the inside of the right leg. Now I'm going to work on my shoulders.
I really like the way you explain the relevant anatomy and relate it to ergonomics and playing! I recently tried the classical position and now you’ve convinced me 😃
I am very new to guitar playing, and I am learning by following videos like this one. I noticed that when I use the guitar on what you call the classical way, I am more comfortable. I never had anyone to help with, and I am glad that you mentioned.
Ive been trying to work on my posture and wrist position for a while now, but bad habits are hard to break unfortunately. Im also double jointed so I was used to getting away with rhe straight fingers and still able to function decently, As I've gotten older though, playing with my wrist bent is taking a toll on my wrist tendons, so I really need to break the habit. Appreciate the video, i had no idea there were any accessories to help raise rhe guitar in that way, ill have to check those out
I’m glad you’re making the change…it’ll benefit you tremendously. Not just physically but I think you’ll find your tone and playing improve a lot overall. Thanks for watching!
Just found your videos and you have helped me so much so far in a couple hours. I had a really bad spinning pick problem.And you solved that in the last video.This video is going to help all my aches and pains since I am an older guitar player. I had a really bad spending pick problem. And you saw that in the last video. This video is going to help all my aches and pains since I am an older guitar player And was sitting with bad posture. Thank you so much And keep doing what you do ❤
Great advice Max. Never really gave it a great deal of thought til your video but first honest try at it helped a lot. I also noticed in the seated position, neck up, relaxed shoulder I could glance down and see the fretboard better which cleaned up some of my accuracy issues too. Thank you.
Absolutely…most non-classical players are averse to sitting like this so I didn’t mention it. But I still use one everyday whether I’m playing classical or not
im so confuse beacuse many teachers or even famous guitarist recommend to bend the wrist for better playing - of course not extreme bend but bend almost 90 degrees . why why so confuse
@@MaxRichMusic understand- in my case i bend a little in a natural way when doing barre chords or reaching notes on the 6 or 5 string- its physically imposible to me not to do it
It's probably not impossible...it depends on how you sit/hold the guitar. But a little bend isn't the end of the world. The straighter wrist the better though.
There are always a few people that get away with stuff that would hinder most people. When these people become highly accomplished, it's deceiving (I don't mean that they intend to deceive- they're just showing you how THEY did it).
Good reminder. I would not cross my legs however as that is bad for circulation and hard on the back. I also use a strap even when sitting. What I need to remember is to keep the neck high - and this video was perfect timing for me!
Right on, thanks for watching!
I always use a strap too. That way I feel like I don't have to worry about keeping the guitar in position. My hands can focus on just playing and not holding the guitar where I need it to be.
Many years go when I started my electric guitar journey I was taught to hold the guitar in the ‘classical position’ when playing seated. Fast forward 25 years and I’m happy to report that I’ve avoided any issues surrounding bad posture! The added benefit is the guitar remains in a similar position when I play standing up, therefore muscle memory remains unaffected. 👍😎
I'm right handed, and have always rested the guitar on the left leg. *This way, the right leg definitely helps hold the guitar in place, instead of having to use your hands & arms to control the position of the guitar. I can't believe that most righties play with it on the right leg. When I try resting it on my right leg, I need to angle the headstock forward quite a bit, and/or raise my right elbow in an unnatural and uncomfortable way. It makes me tense up instantly. Maybe not everyone experiences this like I do, but it sure seems like guitars are built to rest on the leg of your non-dominant side.
I've changed students lives with just simply suggeating a foot stool
I'm right handed and always have the guitar on my left leg. It always felt better to me and the guitar is across my body, much the same position as when I'm standing.
Same. I put it on my right leg just to see what it felt like, and it was a big NOPE right away. I was doing weird things with my right shoulder and back, in order to get my arm in position to pick, and I was instantly fighting the guitar to keep it in position. That experiment lasted about 30 seconds. That was enough!
What I loved the most about the video was that you didn't give a quick fix fits them all. You said it loud and clear: I don't care your choice, but put that neck up! 🔥🔥🔥
Brilliantly articulate description, how many guitarists end up with RSi and carpal tunnel injuries
I wished I'd had this video 6 years ago when I started guitar. I ended up hurting my wrist and then had to experiment to find a way to keep the wrist straight. I ended up with the guitar on my left leg and the bottom (where the strap button is) still touching the inside of the right leg. Now I'm going to work on my shoulders.
Man, sorry to hear that...I'm glad you're still playing though!
I really like the way you explain the relevant anatomy and relate it to ergonomics and playing! I recently tried the classical position and now you’ve convinced me 😃
Nice tips! My wrist was so sore with the wrong posture!
Glad it helped...thanks for watching!
I am very new to guitar playing, and I am learning by following videos like this one. I noticed that when I use the guitar on what you call the classical way, I am more comfortable. I never had anyone to help with, and I am glad that you mentioned.
That’s great to I hear dude! Keep it up!
Lots of good stuff here Max 🎶🎶🎶
Thanks! I'd love to hear how it works out for you
@@MaxRichMusic thanks Max 🎶🎶🎶
Ive been trying to work on my posture and wrist position for a while now, but bad habits are hard to break unfortunately. Im also double jointed so I was used to getting away with rhe straight fingers and still able to function decently, As I've gotten older though, playing with my wrist bent is taking a toll on my wrist tendons, so I really need to break the habit. Appreciate the video, i had no idea there were any accessories to help raise rhe guitar in that way, ill have to check those out
I’m glad you’re making the change…it’ll benefit you tremendously. Not just physically but I think you’ll find your tone and playing improve a lot overall. Thanks for watching!
Just found your videos and you have helped me so much so far in a couple hours. I had a really bad spinning pick problem.And you solved that in the last video.This video is going to help all my aches and pains since I am an older guitar player. I had a really bad spending pick problem. And you saw that in the last video. This video is going to help all my aches and pains since I am an older guitar player And was sitting with bad posture. Thank you so much And keep doing what you do ❤
Glad to help!
This is gem, thank you so much! ❤❤❤
Glad you like it!
Great advice Max. Never really gave it a great deal of thought til your video but first honest try at it helped a lot. I also noticed in the seated position, neck up, relaxed shoulder I could glance down and see the fretboard better which cleaned up some of my accuracy issues too. Thank you.
Yeah, the visual aspect of the neck is way better in that position, glad it helped!
Wouldn't a foot stool help as well? As a classical guitar player that's how we are taught to sit
Absolutely…most non-classical players are averse to sitting like this so I didn’t mention it. But I still use one everyday whether I’m playing classical or not
Good teachig...good teacher
Thank you! 😃
Thankyou very helpful
Glad it helped, thanks for watching!
I never saw Robert Fripp play standing up.
This is totally a thing. Watch classical guitarist. How they sit and hold the guitar is very important. And then their is Keith Richards.
Where you been all my guitar life?
im so confuse beacuse many teachers or even famous guitarist recommend to bend the wrist for better playing - of course not extreme bend but bend almost 90 degrees . why why so confuse
Anyone who recommends doing that is very wrong and should be completely ignored. It’s anatomically very bad for technique.
@@MaxRichMusic understand- in my case i bend a little in a natural way when doing barre chords or reaching notes on the 6 or 5 string- its physically imposible to me not to do it
It's probably not impossible...it depends on how you sit/hold the guitar. But a little bend isn't the end of the world. The straighter wrist the better though.
There are always a few people that get away with stuff that would hinder most people. When these people become highly accomplished, it's deceiving (I don't mean that they intend to deceive- they're just showing you how THEY did it).