GUITAR TIP: How to improve your posture

Most guitarists I see could improve their posture. So today I'm giving you tips for how to sit well with an instrument.

*This lesson applies to the classical guitar, electric guitar, steel-string acoustic, lute, ukulele, acoustic bass, and more.*

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[brandonacker]

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[danielguest]

'Head over heart, heart over hips' also doubles as a pretty decent life philosophy

[oldgoat]

Head over heart, heart over hips
Good for guitar
Good for relationships

[Ladycraft-lktk]

This wasn't a tip. That was the equivalent of half a year's worth of beginner lessons on posture and positioning for classically trained musicians. At least, that's how it is for violinists. Thank you.

[MikesSoftLemonade]

Another pro tip, when you are driving your vehicle, try adjusting your rearview mirror up slightly to help remind you to sit up straight.

[megamir]

The Hunchback of Notre-Dame gave that 1 dislike.

[tylercharlton]

I play slouched over, head down with a cigarette in my mouth with a bottle of neat whisky next to me like all good blues artist... I haven't got time for oxygen and a healthy liver

[noyd]

Brandon says relax - relax harder than you've ever relaxed before.

[macdawesome]

This is the best tip any guitar player can give. Not just for comfort, but for the overall performance. Even before any technical guitar stuff, this is on point! Thank you😊

[garyantonyo]

"hey everyone"

Hello suspiciously disarming smile man.

[ministry_of_love]

1:39 Head Over Heart and Heart Over Hips
5:26 Guitar Position
6:19 Guitar Support Rest
6:50 Guitar Angle
7:11 Guitar Tilt
7:43 Both Feet Flat
8:11 Don't Look at Fret Board
9:19 Keep Head Straight

[jorgeluanteixeira]

I’m studing a brazilian instrument: the “viola caipira”. And, dude... not kidding: your tips not just improved my posture but also my playing.
Thanks a lot from Brazil!

[piciManaska]

Guitarists who don't sit...checkmate

[NeilABliss]

I'm not a guitarist, but many years ago while in University I had the opportunity to be the stage manager for a guitar masterclass featuring the great Pepe Romero .
I witnessed him stop one fellow moments into his playing and ask him if he experienced pain after practicing. Indeed, he had. Pepe then moved his posture ever so slightly in a few places. After these adjustments he played again. Not only did he claim that it was way more comfortable, but he sounded so much better. Posture will effect not only your ability to play comfortably but will effect your sound as is the lesson I walked away with. I use the lesson to enhance my playing the Trombone...but you often learn lessons from places you might otherwise miss.

[CheesybiscuitStudios]

I am so guilty of doing the turtle, it's why I have started to play my guitars standing up. I usually practice vocals and guitars at the same time as for the past couple of months and I have noticed it has made me not only a way better singer but also a better guitarist in the process. I however am one of those "Metal" blasphemers who stands in a power stance with my Flying V on about crotch height so...

[WesWaagenaar]

My back was killing me and I found that using my footrest was actually the cause of my back pain and was an issue. Once I got one of the guitar supports, my back pain was gone and I can play for longer.
Great video as always

[paulomelo]

This is pure gold, Brandon! Thank you for these great tips in such a clear way. I really appreciate it.

[trebmaster]

I just got a shoulder strap since it was interfering with my playing of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star", and now I can play "The Devil Went Down To Georgia"! Thanks, Brandon!

[lanorothwolf]

Idk what it is, the mic or something else, but his voice always sounds like he's low key atempting an asmr video.

[saus]

I can't believe how much I relate to everything you've said. I started practicing tremolo and realized I was holding my breath. Now I watch this video and you mention it. Incredible