If you are experiencing pain and stiffness in the left hand then this tip is for you. Learn how the weight of your left arm can alleviate the pressure on your left hand thumb and allow you to play with “great tone, no buzz, minimal effort” Guitar pain is often the sign of incorrect technique. The tips in this video as well as the others in this series should help alleviate the tension that often leads to guitar pain. However, if the pain is extreme, long lasting, or doesn’t seem connected with long periods of playing (which would usually be the case for fatigue) then please make sure to check in with your doctor. Physical Therapy can work miracles!

And just as a quick reminder all technique starts with great sitting position.