Comfort Archives

Why is Playing the Guitar Standing Up So Hard?

Playing the guitar standing up can be challenging for a few reasons It requires you to balance the guitar while also playing it. It can be difficult to maintain a good posture. It can be tiring to stand for long periods of time. However, there are a few things you can do to make playing the guitar standing up easier. Use a guitar strap to distribute the weight of the guitar more evenly. Practice standing up with the guitar in your hands, even if you are not playing it. This will help you to develop your balance. Focus on [...]

Peter2023-12-07T17:50:26+11:00March 7th, 2022|

Do I Need a Guitar Strap? – We Answer that Question

If you plan to play standing up, yes you do. A good-quality strap will keep the guitar stable while you play. Ensure your strap isn't too narrow. A wide strap with some padding is far more comfortable than a narrow one without padding. Consider buying a strap lock for your guitar, acoustic or electric. A strap lock will prevent the strap from departing from the guitar, often causing damage to the instrument.

Peter2023-12-07T17:52:10+11:00May 7th, 2020|

My Strings Buzz When I Strum at Times?

If you are just starting out, then a little buzz is acceptable, in time as your technique improves, the buzz should disappear. Are you strumming really hard, does the buzzing diminish if you strum easier? It may be your strumming too hard in which case you need to play less aggressively or have the action of the guitar checked by a luthier. Raising the guitars action a little might help. Back to basics; confirm your fretting hand is in the correct position and that the fingers are contacting the strings at the right angle and just behind the fret. Do [...]

Peter2023-12-07T18:03:26+11:00May 7th, 2020|

Why Do My Fingers Hurt Playing Guitar? – We Answer that Question

If you are a beginner, just starting out learning to play the guitar, your fingertips are likely to be soft. When you fret a single note or a chord, the string will sink into the flesh of your fingers. When this happens, another part of the finger may be contacting another string. As you develop calluses, this occurrence is much less likely. As the calluses develop, the string will not sink into the flesh anywhere near as much. Another possibility is that the fingers are not appropriately angled as they contact the guitar strings. If they are leaning over rather [...]

Peter2023-12-07T14:41:01+11:00May 7th, 2020|