How To Properly Warm Up  author: Fenderexpx50 date: 10/03/2011
category: the basics rating: 9.3 / votes: 13  We all know proper
technique is important in guitar playing to keep your body
healthy. However, one aspect I've noticed from observing both my
own students and students in my college music department is a
lack of a real warm up routine. People usually play chords near
the nut for only a few minutes then jump into complex jazz and
classical pieces. Or as I've been prone to in my past, fast
displaced octave runs. This can lead to injuries later on in
your playing career. I recently had a run in with a repetitive
injury. It takes time away from playing. You can head issues
like these off and keep them away. Your muscles and tendons need
to get working a bit before you do anything complex. Otherwise
there will be a strain on them which down the road can cause
issues. Here are a few tips I've picked up that might be new to
you. 1. Before you even touch your guitar, do a few stretching
exercises with your ha