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Guitar Tips for Beginners
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Why do my guitar notes and strings keep buzzing or not ringing?
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There are a few steps for beginners to take to ensure their notes ring out perfectly and clearly and a few pointers for correct left and right hand technique.
Image of a model holding a guitar by Алекса Вулф from Pixabay
1. Do not let your right hand or right forearm as shown dampen the strings and block off all the sound as in the above picture.
2. Make sure your left hand also is not shown as above with fingers collapsed blocking off all the strings from ringing.
Good Technique Approaches to correct:
Place your left hand finger on the fretboard on its very tip, just below the silver fret with your finger knuckles up facing towards the top, see the bar chord and regular D major chord example below in the D major left hand example, scroll down.
Bar chord with cowboys Photo by andreas 160578 Pixabay
Keep your fingertip on a slight angle and press only hard enough for a clear tone, with as little pressure as possible to get the note ringing clearly. Do not place your fingertip on top of the fret or in front of it. Make sure your left hand does not block off the strings by keeping the correct technique and form.
Left hand image by Myguelo Alburquerque García from Pixabay
Your right hand should not be anchored or in a strange position when picking the notes with a pick, or when fingerpicking with most music styles. See below for a good example of right hand fingerpicking technique, fingers extended and long almost as if “walking,” note the thumb position. Good guitar technique and getting guidance from an instructor is important to avoid repetitive strain injuries such as tendinitis(RSI).
Image by Tony Glenn from Pixabay
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