Free Acoustic Guitar Lessons Martin Breedlove

by admin on September 24, 2009

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corrosivetrip September 24, 2009 at 9:53 pm

whatever feels best …
whatever feels best for ya man

pleic September 24, 2009 at 9:53 pm

if you play …
if you play acoustic, it’s not WRONG to put your thumb close to the E string but try to keep the claw shape whenever possible. classical guitars have wider necks than acoustics so the claw shape has it’s roots here. you won’t see a classical guitarist playing with his thumb sticking out. keeping the claw shape makes it easier to play the cords without having your fingers end up in weird angles. but as i said, acoustics have narrow necks so it’s not a big deal if your thumb sticks out sometimes.

Hopppsss September 24, 2009 at 9:53 pm

Keep your thumb …
Keep your thumb there when you want to mute out the string.

lolas33 September 24, 2009 at 9:53 pm

I have hohner hw300 …
I have hohner hw300, good.

RogTheLefty September 24, 2009 at 9:53 pm

ok,here is a tip.i …
ok,here is a tip.i am not an expert or something,but try the electric guitar,and then move out to acoustic.you will play very easily with steel strings,cuz they are more lighter,and easier to pick.ooh,and about your hand,keep it at natural as possible,be very gentle.some adults will keep their thumbs to low e beacuse they have very long hands,and can do this without forcing their muscles.I really hope this helps<cheers

RhynoTC September 24, 2009 at 9:53 pm

Err Cedar is a very …
Err Cedar is a very soft wood. O.o

amparolover2 September 24, 2009 at 9:53 pm

Well dude, it …
Well dude, it depends on you… are you playing classic? if you are, its wrong u have to mantain ur thumb on the neck if you are playing by urself and u feel like u are comfortable do it :) good luck!

guitarguy123212 September 24, 2009 at 9:53 pm

yeah man, it’s fine …
yeah man, it’s fine if your thumb isn’t on the back of the neck, as long as you have support behind the neck.
A lot of guitarists, including myself, are even able to fret notes on the low E string with their thumb wrapped around the fretboard, which adds a huge amount of versatility for your technique . Check out some Jimi Hendrix videos, he practically invented this style.

revelinabandon September 24, 2009 at 9:53 pm

First off, it’s ” …
First off, it’s “thumb” not “thump”. If you don’t start saying “thumb” in reference to your opposable digit, I’m gonna “thump” you on the head.

Now as for your question, it is correct posture to keep your “thumb” on the center of the back of the guitar neck. This is a classical hand posture. However, alot of people get lazy with this as it can be difficult, so their “thumb” begins to creep over the top to help their fingers reach their mark.

matikainen4 September 24, 2009 at 9:53 pm

Some people use …
Some people use their thumb to fret the low e-string, so it gives the rest of your fingers more ‘freedom’. so it is definitely okay :)

newyorkmonk2 September 24, 2009 at 9:53 pm

i own a carlo …
i own a carlo robelli acoustic. had it for years now. its the best acoustic ive ever played.

xou87 September 24, 2009 at 9:53 pm

this is my fav..guy …
this is my fav..guy in this beginner guitar

Nickelwithoutapenny September 24, 2009 at 9:53 pm

Question? Just …
Question? Just started learning acoustic. I was taught to keep the hand on the neck a claw shape. I see many, and in this video, people put there thump close to the E string. Is it proper? Is it okay to play that way by not keeping your thump on the back of the neck?

megadookie September 24, 2009 at 9:53 pm

I have a Sigma …
I have a Sigma Acoustic, made by Martin. I don’t think they make them anymore.

baseballdude3430 September 24, 2009 at 9:53 pm

i went to guitar …
i went to guitar center yesterday and fell in love with your guitars.
you have a life long customer my friend

CrayZDayZie September 24, 2009 at 9:53 pm

What about …
What about Silvertone SD20 or a
Lucero LC100…im a beginner so i want something affordable cus i also dont have alot to spend

gkj35 September 24, 2009 at 9:53 pm

a shop
a shop

abetiuc September 24, 2009 at 9:53 pm

Ibanez is good?
Ibanez is good?

SharniganNinja September 24, 2009 at 9:53 pm

I own a Yamaha F310 …
I own a Yamaha F310, i just got 2 days ago :)

ahardt09 September 24, 2009 at 9:53 pm

@B66R90

Go to your …
@B66R90

Go to your local guitar shop and tell them about the squeaking. The problem is probably because of your strings. Ask for some strings that wouldn’t squeak as much. I think coated strings don’t squeak as much, but I’m not sure.

cbrown39xl September 24, 2009 at 9:53 pm

I play a Guild D-55 …
I play a Guild D-55, and a D-25 acoustic.
I really love them.

joeyattanasio September 24, 2009 at 9:53 pm

bought a Parkwood.. …
bought a Parkwood….California really nice

MisterElliott89 September 24, 2009 at 9:53 pm

i’d love to hear if …
i’d love to hear if americans have ever heard of maton or cole clark guitars, both high end guitar manufacturers, the cole clarks are especially comparable to breedlove instruments in that they generally have more bass response.

WEIRDALROXMYSOX September 24, 2009 at 9:53 pm

Put a strap button …
Put a strap button just on the bottom of the neck of your guitar [near the body] don’t tie it, it’ll bend the neck over time.

LeadRockstar September 24, 2009 at 9:53 pm

hehe like ur style!!
hehe like ur style!!

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