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Guitar Playing – Find Out How To Play The Guitar Appropriately

by | Guitar, Music

My Old Acoustic Guitar
Photo by cmt2008

When it comes to guitar playing, the first thing to consider is the position of the guitar in relation to your body. Many people tend to play their guitars too low because they have seen it that way in videos. Perhaps they think it looks cool. However, this is not the correct approach and it can actually make playing difficult and uncomfortable.

In reality, it is not the proper way to hold a guitar. This can cause a lot of trouble for the guitarist and even lead to serious hand issues if done for a prolonged period of time. If you observe skilled guitarists who prioritize playing correctly over showing off, you will notice that they tend to position their guitars higher on their bodies.

Ideally, you want your fretting hand, which is on the neck of the guitar, to be at a similar level to your torso. Therefore, if you are playing and singing simultaneously, don’t be surprised if you find yourself occasionally looking to check where your fingers are. Many people do this, and if you closely observe people playing on stage, you will see them doing the same. This is especially true as you …

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Easy Steps for a Stronger Singing Voice

by | Music

It won’t make a difference if you are the most elite vocalist in the world – if the audience cannot hear your voice. When it comes to developing a stronger singing voice, remember that true singing power originates from the lungs and is not affected by the throat or mouth. That’s why we always emphasize that strong singing does not involve yelling. Yelling excessively can actually harm the voice box and throat, instead of utilizing the lungs and diaphragm properly for a strong singing voice.

To help you develop a stronger singing voice, try practicing the following lung exercise.

Sit upright and place one hand on your belly and the other hand behind your back. Visualize your two hands stacked on top of each other, separated only by your torso. Take a deep breath, aiming to push your hands out as far as possible while they are still resting on your body. It takes practice and lung strength to make your back move, so don’t worry if your back doesn’t move at first.

Exhale quickly, making no sound as you breathe out. Sound during the exhalation process indicates tension in the voice box. Breathe in again, with your hands still …

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