R&P Guitarists: Help a Newbie Out, it's like Charity!?

[Bending the Skies]

All right, so I've been playing guitar for four weeks now. I've already adjusted to my way of holding the guitar. However, recently, I've discovered that the proper technique for finger placement is to place the thumb at the back of the neck, centred. I am already used to either resting the entire thumb on the back, or over the guitar neck (mostly for bending, though). The question is: 'How important is it to follow the 'proper' technique? Is it worth it to break my old habit in order to adjust?'

 

[CallMeKleriker]

break and adjust!! you´re playing four weeks, it would be a trifle to change. i´ve been playing 10 years a wrong technique on my bass and it takes me eternity to change it!!

 

[Xamarth]

Yeah, centred is the the best way. It allows for faster movement and ironically more comfort when fretting whatever you must. Change your habit for this one.

 

[Nightlife Commando]

Well, if you have only been playing 4 weeks, I say try your best to start out with the best technique you can. I started out putting my right hand on the bridge and now after about two years it's much harder to change.

So start out right so you can keep on moving forward, instead of moving backwards to fix things.

But at the same time, something might work for you that might not be considered "correct." I say that in the end the important thing is to play so that you're comfortable with it.

Hope that helped