The sound quality when playing the guitar is largely dependent on the placement of the fingers of the left hand. If the strings are not clamped properly, the sound is too dull or rattling, even if the instrument is great and in perfect tune. It is important for a beginner musician to master the correct position of the fingers.
It is necessary
- - guitar with metal strings:
- - chord determinant:
- - nail scissors and nail file.
Instructions
Step 1
Clip your nails on your left hand. They should be cut as short as possible and carefully filed. Too long nails do not allow a firm grip on the strings. At the same time, it is better to leave nails on the right hand, since they are needed for some techniques of the game.
Step 2
Play an acoustic 6-string guitar with metal strings initially. The nylon ones are of course easier to press down and they don't chafe the blisters. However, they sound more muffled than metal ones, especially on mass-produced guitars. In addition, the electric guitar also has metal, and it is harder than the acoustics. So you need to develop significant finger strength and earn well-deserved calluses.
Step 3
Learn to play while sitting and in the correct posture. Playing music on an electric guitar is often necessary while standing or even in motion, but for this you need to first develop a good technique. Sit down correctly. Place the notch on your right thigh. Place your right foot on a bench that can be replaced with several books or a small drawer. Place the neck at a slight upward angle. The left elbow should be pointing down. Her thumb props up the neck when playing a classic 6-string guitar. The technique of playing a seven-string or electric guitar allows you to clamp the bass with this finger.
Step 4
Bend 1, 2, 3, and 4 fingers of your left hand so that the tips touch the strings. In this case, the wrist should be free. Not everyone can achieve this right away, but try not to strain him and the brush. Which part of your finger to pinch the strings depends on the guitar. With a technique where the thumb pinches the bass, the pads work, because otherwise you simply cannot hit the chord. In other cases, musicians place their finger on the string with the part of it that is located between the pad and the nail. Try both. The main thing in this situation is for the finger to clamp only one string and not touch the adjacent ones. To do this, he must be flexible enough.
Step 5
Try to pinch any string near the middle of the fret, a little closer to the right nut. This is something you need to get used to before you start playing chords and chords. The first time you have to strain your fingers. However, in the future, try to keep them free. Do not stop practicing if unpleasant sensations develop in the places with which you clamp the strings. This is normal. These feelings will disappear very quickly if you continue to play. Classes at this moment can be somewhat reduced in time.
