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fevictor

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From: Quepos / Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

Barred chords and right and elbow 
Hi all,

So lately Ive been noticing that when I play barred chords I tend to use my right elbow to push the guitar into me, otherwise, it tends to want to move away from me.

So I guess my question is: Is this normal? What do most people do? Am I supposed to learn to float my right arm completely and not apply any pressure, or do most people rest their arm and use it for control.

I know it sounds like a total beginner question, but I never really gave it too much thought before!

Thanks,

Vic
  REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE |  Date Dec. 22 2009 12:03:08
 
fevictor

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From: Quepos / Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

RE: Barred chords and right and elbow (in reply to fevictor) 
Wow, I didnt realize that this was a non issue for everybody! Anyway, merry christmas everyone!
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at_leo_87

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RE: Barred chords and right and elbow (in reply to fevictor) 
i think maybe at first, you may need to use a lot of opposing force with the right arm. later down the line, you won't think about it anymore, you'll be using a lot less force. the right arm just sitting there will be enough to balance the guitar.

happy holidays!

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  REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE |  Date Dec. 24 2009 22:30:47
 
fevictor

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RE: Barred chords and right and elbow (in reply to fevictor) 
Thanks Leo, makes sense. Happy holidays!
  REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE |  Date Dec. 25 2009 12:09:10
 
cathulu

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RE: Barred chords and right and elbow (in reply to fevictor) 
Hey, look at this thread, near the bottom I uploaded a link, discusses some of the stuff you are mentioning.

http://www.foroflamenco.com/tm.asp?m=118691&p=2&tmode=1&smode=1

Hope this helps
  REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE |  Date Dec. 26 2009 10:30:20
 
fevictor

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RE: Barred chords and right and elbow (in reply to fevictor) 
Thanks Cathulu,

I had seen the thread before, but gave it a better read now. Well, back to falseta....have to practice getting a stronger golpe on beat 8!

Vic
  REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE |  Date Dec. 27 2009 13:05:08
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