Guitar related question :D?

Question

Hi ! I play electric guitar...but till now my playing position was sitting on a chair...i'm pretty much still a beginner but i wanted to ask if i should exercise playing from a "standing up position"..i tryed it and i pretty much suck ...i am still a beginner, when should i do my exercises from a standing up position? does this skill requiere lots of practice? in how much time will i be able to play fluently standing up?

Answer 1

Try several positions.  You may not always be playing in a sitting position.  This will also give you the chance to adjust your strap, and give your wrist some exercise.

Answer 2

try to get the strap to hold the guitar at about the same position as you have it when sitting. Then unplug and walk around doing chords and scales.

Answer 3

I had trouble standing up when I started as well, but I got fully used to it in about 3 months. I didn't really practice it, it just came naturally as I got more comfortable with my chords and everything. I would just suggest adjusting your strap to a height close to where it is when you're sitting. If you are having trouble seeing the fretboard to know where to play, I would get a sturdy little box to put one leg up on so the guitar will be angled back toward you a little more like this l\ instead of this ll. Don't stress it too much, you'll get it soon enough.