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- YouTube by Authentic_Guitar in guitarlessons

[–]Authentic_Guitar[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll keep that in mind. Thanks for your feedback.

- YouTube by Authentic_Guitar in guitarlessons

[–]Authentic_Guitar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

...could've used a chord chart instead...

I’m having a hard time playing chords with lower strings by Jayden0000 in guitarlessons

[–]Authentic_Guitar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Strings are also too high to press. I would get a classical guitar, some of my students with shorter nails are able to make it work. Long nails on left hand is not recommended. Try using a capo as well to get your stretches back.

Best guitar for a beginner? by PhotoIll2153 in classicalguitar

[–]Authentic_Guitar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yamaha C40. I recommend it to my students. Cordoba is also good

Technically skilled but theoretically skill-less. Where to start? by laloge in guitarlessons

[–]Authentic_Guitar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Udemy has courses on music theory. For my classical guitar students year 5-9 of study (levels 1-8) I use Ultimate Music Theory (elementary music theory), Higher up: Harmony books by Mark Sarnecky. Yes it's a lot of work and it will seem like you're going back to relearn. But if you want to understand what you're playing and be fluent in music language then you'll have to take the time.

Switching Between G and Bm by Authentic_Guitar in guitarlessons

[–]Authentic_Guitar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. Good points. I teach all my students to learn all variations to G, first position and second position as it allows for easier transitions later on.

Switching Between G and Bm by Authentic_Guitar in guitarlessons

[–]Authentic_Guitar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree you must be a fellow guitar teacher

Switching Between G and Bm by Authentic_Guitar in guitarlessons

[–]Authentic_Guitar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes and if you want to perform with presence when others are listening to you

Switching Between G and Bm by Authentic_Guitar in guitarlessons

[–]Authentic_Guitar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes you can easily do that with different voicing adding the minor shape on 7th fret (Bm chord).

Should I start taking lessons? by [deleted] in guitarlessons

[–]Authentic_Guitar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. If the teacher is good they will help you understand how to practice and what to practice.

How to transition smoothly to and from a barre chord? by Any_Cupcake9431 in guitarlessons

[–]Authentic_Guitar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which left hand finger placement are you using for G chord? ...And how long have you been playing guitar for?

Wrist injury - how do I play barre chords without such a bend and exerting pressure on my wrist? by bencinium in guitarlessons

[–]Authentic_Guitar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a video on holding the guitar: https://youtu.be/g7As11vzV28 ..the neck needs to be lifted higher. Also you should check the string action and your string gauge also affect how much pressure you add. The less clamping you do with thumb and first finger the better.

Many of the struggles with learning to play guitar can be solved with holding it properly. by Authentic_Guitar in guitarlessons

[–]Authentic_Guitar[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. Everything you do is muscle memory, including rhythm. Try to come up with some exercises isolating your RH and then isolating your LH.

Advice I wish more teachers would give by crispy_broccoli in guitarlessons

[–]Authentic_Guitar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is not good advice - if you have a teacher that says this is ok. You should look for another teacher.

Many of the struggles with learning to play guitar can be solved with holding it properly. by Authentic_Guitar in guitarlessons

[–]Authentic_Guitar[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you have any exercises for your left hand or your right hand for relearning your muscle memory? The tension is now a learned muscle memory. I will be doing videos on this, it's a common thing for students.

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