Tips to overcome the fear of playing the guitar
By following these guidelines and acting with patience, the student can free himself from the problems that prevent him from enjoying guitar music:
- Speed: Playing the guitar requires practice, and this skill is acquired over time. It requires many hours of practice. Progressing step by step helps improve this skill and synchronization (if you play with others).
- Arpeggios: These can cause problems with fluency because they can cause the fingers to get stuck. It's therefore advisable to remove this part from the piece and rehearse it separately. This way, you can improve music composed for guitar by studying the more difficult parts separately.
- Second and third positions: The Spanish guitar or classical guitar allows you to play the same notes on different parts of the neck. If you're unable to do this, it's recommended to choose the position that provides the greatest fluidity, as long as the tone remains uniform.
- Jumps: Any jumps that appear should be extracted from the piece, just as with arpeggios. The starting and ending notes should be considered, visually anticipating the following notes. This comes with practice, so the help of a metronome is very useful.
- Ornaments: These generally don't affect the overall tempo; otherwise, they can be safely removed. They can be avoided until you've fully mastered them.
- Openings: This may be the most difficult move, along with the jumps. You should study the movement of your hand and give greater importance to your left thumb, which should never be tense. Correct placement and dexterity of this finger will be essential for your performance.
