Health and Safety for Guitarists

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Instructor: Sean Conklin Level: Beginner Topic: Reference Style: Any Style

Excerpt: In addition to this lesson, be sure to check out an article I wrote on Guitarist Tendonitis. Stretching and warming up is critical for any guitarist. Playing guitar can be very strenuous on your fingers, wrists, and forearms, so you need to make sure you take precautions to avoid injury. And of course, stretching is one of the best ways to do that. In this...

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Instructor: Sean Conklin Level: Beginner Topic: Reference Style: Any Style

Excerpt: Maintaining good posture while playing guitar is vital. Not only does it help your guitar playing be more effective, but it also helps keep you healthy. Here are a few tips you should keep in mind... 1. When sitting down, be sure not to lean your left arm/elbow on your thigh while you play. Doing this not only makes your arm less mobile, but it also has th...

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Instructor: Sean Conklin Level: Beginner Topic: Reference Style: Any Style

Excerpt: I absolutely love the guitar. It's so much more than just a hobby to me. It's a part of life. I take it very seriously, and I will assume that you take it very seriously as well. If that sounds like you, then you need to read this. After I had been playing guitar for about 7 years, I developed a severe case of finger tendonitis (also known as flexor tendoni...

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