Holding the guitar, Sitting – Behringer AC108 User Manual

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HOLDING THE GUITAR

Place the guitar on your right thigh and hold it against the right

side of your chest using your right arm. Try to stay relaxed. You

should support the guitar using your body and not your hands,

tilting the guitar neck upwards. If you cross your legs, you can

elevate the neck to a higher position.
A couple of general guidelines to follow:
*

Adjust the position of your body, arms and legs so you avoid

tension

* Try several positions before you find the one that feels most

comfortable

* Try to hold your head up straight; letting it droop causes

strain on your spine

If the guitar hangs too low while you are playing in the standing

position, this may cause unnecessary strain on your left wrist.

Similarly, it may also overwhelm your right hand when you are

strumming. Therefore, adjust the strap so that you find yourself

in a relaxed playing position, allowing both of your hands to

comfortably assume their positions.

SITTING

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