5 Common Guitar Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Hi Alien Guitarists,

Every guitarist faces challenges, but some mistakes are more common than others. Today, let’s cover five frequent guitar mistakes and how you can avoid them to take your playing to the next level.

1. Improper Hand Positioning: Keep your thumb low on the neck and your fingers curled for greater flexibility. The AGS Fretboard Mastery Course delves into foundational techniques like hand positioning to keep your playing smooth and efficient.

2. Rushing Through Scales: Focus on accuracy over speed; it’s about quality, not quantity. The Fretboard Mastery Course provides exercises that let you build speed naturally, so you’re always in control.

3. Neglecting Dynamics: Use dynamics to bring your playing to life by varying volume and intensity. Explore dynamic playing within our course to make each note you play feel alive and purposeful.

4. Ignoring Rhythm and Timing: Practise with a metronome or drum track to improve timing. With rhythm-focused exercises in the Fretboard Mastery Course, your timing will become second nature, enhancing your overall skill set.

5. Skipping Warm-Ups: Proper warm-ups reduce tension and prepare your hands for more complex techniques. Warm-up exercises in the course help you stay loose and ready for anything you want to play.

Catch these mistakes early to play with more precision and flair! And for a deep dive into every area of guitar mastery, check out the Fretboard Mastery Course.

Peace, Rob Lobasso 👽🎸🤘