| When learning to play the guitar it can be very easy to | | | | and scales with a nice clean tone. Playing with a clean |
| fall into learning bad habits on the guitar. When learning | | | | tone will allow you to hear any mistakes that have |
| the guitar you owe it to yourself to learn the best | | | | been made allowing you to self correct any bad notes |
| techniques possible on the guitar. With great technique | | | | that might be hidden when practicing with distortion. |
| you will be able to play faster, and more accurately. | | | | 3. Actively practice: Take whatever you already know |
| You can also withhold any possible guitar injuries that | | | | on the guitar and instead of just playing the way you |
| some times occur with improper playing technique. | | | | always play your instrument, begin to actively practice. |
| If you believe that you have poor guitar technique, or | | | | Every note that is played, ask yourself: "Is there |
| want to improve the way you play your guitar then | | | | another way I could be playing this? Is there a better |
| let's take a look at 5 ways you can break bad guitar | | | | fingering position? Should I be playing this scale with |
| habits. | | | | four fingers instead of three?" The questions you ask |
| 1. Video record yourself playing: A great way to see if | | | | yourself can go on and on, however, you will begin to |
| you require any technical improvement in your guitar | | | | re-think how you play your guitar allowing you to break |
| playing is to record yourself playing. A video recording | | | | any necessary guitar habits that needs to be changed. |
| of yourself will demonstrate how you sound and look | | | | 4. Guitar instruction: Guitar instruction is a great way to |
| as you observe your playing technique. Recording | | | | break bad habits on the guitar. You'll be able to see |
| yourself will also allow you to watch what kind of | | | | how your teacher plays the six string, and if your |
| practice habits you tend to lean towards when learning | | | | unsure as to how to properly position your instrument |
| on your instrument. If you don't have access to a video | | | | the right way you can ask your instructor the right |
| recorder you can always use a washroom mirror to | | | | way to play what you are learning on guitar. You're |
| watch yourself practicing. | | | | instructor will also want to make sure that you're |
| 2. Turn the distortion off: If you play the electric guitar | | | | playing your instrument the right way. Be open for |
| then chances are you have the ability to produce | | | | positive feedback from your teacher if the way you |
| distortion on your guitar. When learning great technique | | | | are playing something like a chord can be played |
| on the guitar it is Imperative that you practice your | | | | better. |
| guitar without any distortion. Instead, learn your chords | | | | |