
Playing guitar
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I've been playing guitar for some years now... And when I looked at for example : jani liimatainens and michael romeos young guitar vid I realized that they have their guitar on their left lap... I have mine om my right
Does it make a difference?

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Not really. I've seen classical guitarists play in both ways. Just pick one way and stick to it.Ahlimatainen wrote:I've been playing guitar for some years now... And when I looked at for example : jani liimatainens and michael romeos young guitar vid I realized that they have their guitar on their left lap... I have mine om my rightDoes it make a difference?
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Re: Playing guitar
on the left lap you have to lift your left heel a little and it becomes the same position you take when you stand, some people find it comfortable...
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Ahlimatainen wrote:I've been playing guitar for some years now... And when I looked at for example : jani liimatainens and michael romeos young guitar vid I realized that they have their guitar on their left lap... I have mine om my rightDoes it make a difference?
Well, sorry man.


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Oh did I miss this topic earlier?
Well anyway, I use both ways, but for left hand the left leg position is easier when doing insane stretches, and it also lets my right arm be more relaxed down from the shoulder and elbow in more comfortable angle. Indeed it's more like standing up position for posture and more like having the guitar strap longer when standing, not having the guitar up your chin.
Best way of course is to stand up. You got legs for dancing and jumping, why not have all the fun even when practising? XD
Well anyway, I use both ways, but for left hand the left leg position is easier when doing insane stretches, and it also lets my right arm be more relaxed down from the shoulder and elbow in more comfortable angle. Indeed it's more like standing up position for posture and more like having the guitar strap longer when standing, not having the guitar up your chin.
Best way of course is to stand up. You got legs for dancing and jumping, why not have all the fun even when practising? XD
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Yeah... though its kinda annoying to stand up all the time
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I hear you, I usually play standing but leaning against the wall or my bed, more comfortable
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Sorry for change the post.
Hey, Stratoplayer, what happen with the guitar that do you want buy???
Hey, Stratoplayer, what happen with the guitar that do you want buy???
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Doesn't matter which leg. I sit my guitar on the right. By the way, Romeo totally owns. A true master. I love his playing.
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Unfortunatley it will be postponed until christmas at least... but I'm going to europe for 2 months instead, so i guess i will managePaola wrote:Sorry for change the post.
Hey, Stratoplayer, what happen with the guitar that do you want buy???

Close your eyes and try to remember, destroyed lullabies of days gone by
Close your eyes on the edge of forever, a chance to dream fast asleep your nightmare ends
Close your eyes on the edge of forever, a chance to dream fast asleep your nightmare ends
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Whereabouts you going?stratoplayer wrote:Unfortunatley it will be postponed until christmas at least... but I'm going to europe for 2 months instead, so i guess i will managePaola wrote:Sorry for change the post.
Hey, Stratoplayer, what happen with the guitar that do you want buy???
"Beneath the freezing sky arrives Winter's Verge..."
http://www.wintersverge.com
I'm going to hell, and loving the ride!
http://www.wintersverge.com
I'm going to hell, and loving the ride!
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Details are still iffy, but the best case scenario is one week to paris, 5 days in rome, 5 in london and about a month in spain, bilbao most of the timeNeonVomit wrote:Whereabouts you going?stratoplayer wrote:Unfortunatley it will be postponed until christmas at least... but I'm going to europe for 2 months instead, so i guess i will managePaola wrote:Sorry for change the post.
Hey, Stratoplayer, what happen with the guitar that do you want buy???
Close your eyes and try to remember, destroyed lullabies of days gone by
Close your eyes on the edge of forever, a chance to dream fast asleep your nightmare ends
Close your eyes on the edge of forever, a chance to dream fast asleep your nightmare ends
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Oh, good for you!!! 

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Cool, when roughly will this be occurring?stratoplayer wrote:Details are still iffy, but the best case scenario is one week to paris, 5 days in rome, 5 in london and about a month in spain, bilbao most of the timeNeonVomit wrote:Whereabouts you going?stratoplayer wrote:Unfortunatley it will be postponed until christmas at least... but I'm going to europe for 2 months instead, so i guess i will managePaola wrote:Sorry for change the post.
Hey, Stratoplayer, what happen with the guitar that do you want buy???
"Beneath the freezing sky arrives Winter's Verge..."
http://www.wintersverge.com
I'm going to hell, and loving the ride!
http://www.wintersverge.com
I'm going to hell, and loving the ride!
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I know, the tentative flight leaves June 5th, arriving in Paris on the morning of the 6thNeonVomit wrote:Cool, when roughly will this be occurring?stratoplayer wrote:Details are still iffy, but the best case scenario is one week to paris, 5 days in rome, 5 in london and about a month in spain, bilbao most of the timeNeonVomit wrote:Whereabouts you going?stratoplayer wrote:Unfortunatley it will be postponed until christmas at least... but I'm going to europe for 2 months instead, so i guess i will managePaola wrote:Sorry for change the post.
Hey, Stratoplayer, what happen with the guitar that do you want buy???
Close your eyes and try to remember, destroyed lullabies of days gone by
Close your eyes on the edge of forever, a chance to dream fast asleep your nightmare ends
Close your eyes on the edge of forever, a chance to dream fast asleep your nightmare ends