Getting better at playing while standing up

[thedonutman]

I've noticed that I can't play leads very well while standing up. (Can't really play leads anyway ) Even with my strap high up like JP/Tom Morello, It seems that the guitar is angled differently somehow, which makes it very hard to play. The only way I can get close enough to the control I get sitting down is to rest a leg on something.

I don't see how guys like Nuno can play with their guitars this low and still be able to shred.

But like I said, I can't really play with my strap higher either.

Anyone got any tips/tricks for improving technique in the standing position? Is there a standing equivalent of the classical guitar position? Other than the obvious practise-more-while-standing-up.

"Play in whatever position is comfortable" isn't really working either, since nothing is very comfortable.

 

[DefinedInSilere]

I think you basically covered your question in alot of ways, it really takes time getting used to. Look at the angle of your wrists when your in a comfortable sitting position, then adjust to get that angle while standing up. You could also do the old prop the guitar on your thigh area and shred tactic.

 

[dream-thief]

You could also do the old prop the guitar on your thigh area and shred tactic.

That's the way to go.

Watch Petrucci playing his solos, He always does it resting on his thigh.

 

[Zepp88]

1.) Find a monitor

2.) Put your foot on it

 

[Metal Ken]

1.) Find a monitor

2.) Put your foot on it

Yep. Monitor standing works great. I learned by copying the best:

nobody monitor-stands like steve harris. Its gotten to the point where i have to habitually put my foot on something when im playing standing up

 

[Zepp88]

I recently got an angled pedal board that's made by Gator, it also works great as a monitor replacement.