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Help with fretting hand

Posted by john_d. on October 10, 2024 at 6:04 am

Good morning! I am new to TAC and new to guitar. I am currently working on the 30-day beginner course. I’m really having trouble finding a comfortable position that works for my fretting hand. This is really slowing me down and taking the fun out of it. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Bill_Brown replied 5 months, 1 week ago 3 Members · 2 Replies
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albert_d

Member
October 10, 2024 at 7:27 am

I would suggest using a classical guitar posture with the guitar in your lap and your foot on a stool. It lessons the tension in your body and fretting hand can reach and stretch farther. I do that for a long playing session. Check out Tony’s TAC stretching exercises and also: ( but mostly be patient and keep at it… it will come)

https://youtu.be/V9AYqvrMNOk?si=xWriKPOlQ25wIM2S
Bill_Brown

Member
October 13, 2024 at 7:55 am

Hello @john_d. and welcome to TAC. I agree with what @albert_d is telling you. In addition, I use a comfortable “guitar strap” at all times, even when sitting, to help me keep my guitar positioned the way I want it – that way, I don’t need a foot stool.

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