hi all
i have been playing guitar since i was 15 now i am 25 and am having a problem. The problem is i am huge that is i am 7months pregnant and can't seem to get my guitar in a comfy position. i just play recreationally and to my class ( i am a school teacher) but i miss it soo much just wondering if anyone elese has had this problem and if they have found a way around it.
thanks
Well I haven't had that problem, but I wonder if a Martin Backpacker might be the fix.
Some folks find sitting with the guitar and using the "classical" position is a good answer to dealing with this. "Classical" is when you set the guitar on the same leg as the hand that you fret with (right if you're right handed). When you do this, use something to raise that leg slightly. They make little footstools for this but a shoebox or something of that size will do as well.
You might even find that you can now make reaches with your fretting hand that you couldn't do before. This is because the classical position gives your fretting hand a lot of room and leverage. When people play in the "folk" position, they tend to use that leg as a "wrist rest" and that can limit their reach and flexibility.
Hope this helps and good luck!
Peace
Hi,
I must be turning into a woman. :shock: All of I could think of was "To heck with guitar - you're going to have a BABY! Great!"
Congratulations. The whole business of pregnancy and birth is such an awesome thing. :D
The suggestions above sound good, but if you can't get a comfortable position then it might just be an opportunity to take up the trumpet. :) Or maybe the harmonica, that might come in handy when you get back to guitar. I wonder if there are any lullabies for harmonica??
Cheers, Chris.
I don't know about everyone else, but I'm surprised Nick hasn't had that problem.
I don't know about everyone else, but I'm surprised Nick hasn't had that problem.
That caused a coffee nose-enema. Mmm- Starbucks!
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I don't know about everyone else, but I'm surprised Nick hasn't had that problem.
That caused a coffee nose-enema. Mmm- Starbucks!
:lol: :lol: :lol:
I must remember that trick next time I get nostipated...
Thanks for all your suggestions apparently the sound of the guitar soothes babies, as it sounds like the sounds they hear in the womb. so i have been wanting to practice some sweet lulabies for the baby when she comes.
I don't know about everyone else, but I'm surprised Nick hasn't had that problem.
Nick having babies huh? This I gotta see
A :-)
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Now I usually look 5 months pregnant, but I can still play.
I don't know about everyone else, but I'm surprised Nick hasn't had that problem.
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Its unending.............
I have to agree with chris c (only thing is is that I'm already a girl!)
AWWWWWWWWWWW congradulations!!!! :) :) :) :) :)
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wild thing is pretty easy to play behind ur back....
Thinkin' bout the times we had
Some were good and some were bad
guitar fightin' the tv
i was thinkin bout you and me
At least you can expect your belly "problem" to get better in a couple of months, juletto!
Chances are mine's going to be around longer. :lol:
"A cheerful heart is good medicine."
At least you can expect your belly "problem" to get better in a couple of months, juletto!
Chances are mine's going to be around longer. :lol:
mine too :lol: :lol: :lol:
