https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/relaxing/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:03:37 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/relaxing/#post-87786 Tue, 01 Feb 2005 19:44:52 +0000 I know I shouldn't do it, especially that often as I do, but it happens uncosiously...]]> Guitar Players Discussion m07zm4n https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/relaxing/#post-87786 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/relaxing/#post-87781 Tue, 01 Feb 2005 19:25:15 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion Tucker https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/relaxing/#post-87781 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/relaxing/#post-87767 Tue, 01 Feb 2005 18:16:47 +0000 warming up is a coompletela missleading name.
It's not warming up physically but mostly mentally...
to get your mind loose from anything else than what you are going to do.

So don't fool your body, he'll pay you back :twisted:]]> Guitar Players Discussion m07zm4n https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/relaxing/#post-87767 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/relaxing/#post-87750 Tue, 01 Feb 2005 16:50:07 +0000
You can fool your body into thinking its warmed up (by bloodflow) by heating it artificially. This is NOT good - it can very easily lead to pulled muscles and other problems, as really they are not warmed up at all - they just feel it.

Its like sitting in a hot bath - the last thing you should do when getting out of a bath is excercise, for the same reason.

Stretching and other excercises are the way to go.

Matt]]> Guitar Players Discussion mattguitar https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/relaxing/#post-87750 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/relaxing/#post-87702 Tue, 01 Feb 2005 06:07:23 +0000
I usually do some streching before I play. I don't do much if im just diddling for a few mins to kill some time, but if im playing for over an hour, i make sure to strech both arms and my neck, and even my legs if im gonna be standing for a while. If I don't, I really tense up after a while.

I also like to wiggle my hands under warm running water for 30-40 secs, really loosens up my hand.]]> Guitar Players Discussion RollnROCK89 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/relaxing/#post-87702 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/relaxing/#post-87697 Tue, 01 Feb 2005 05:34:37 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion yoyo286 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/relaxing/#post-87697 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/relaxing/#post-6800 Tue, 01 Feb 2005 05:13:56 +0000 Before my band's last gig I did a bunch of stretches (mostly the ones I do before I work out at the gym), and we went on to play the best show we've ever done. I figured this was because the stretching helped me to relax on stage.
I just read the article on improving speed and have been trying to incorporate a lighter touch into my left hand. I noticed that I clamp down on the neck *very* hard usually, and it actually makes my notes go a little bit sharp. It's much easier to play now.
Anyway, to my point: I realize that playing well is very much a matter of relaxing and letting the music flow out of your fingers. What are some methods you all use to relax before practice/performance, such as stretches and warm-ups?]]> Guitar Players Discussion Crazy Dave Miller https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/relaxing/#post-6800