Why can't you lay your guitar flat? How to clean your guitar

Guitars are made of very sophisticated craftsmanship and materials, so we can hear such beautiful music, which can accompany people to be in a good mood every day. As the owner of a guitar, we should cherish it, clean it regularly, and study how to place it in a good way for the guitar, etc. This will also make us and it become good friends.

Contents of this article

1. Why can’t you lay your guitar flat?

2. How to clean the guitar

3. Guitar Fingering

Why can't you lay your guitar flat?

Because guitars are made with very sophisticated craftsmanship and materials, they are easily damaged when placed flat. Moisture will run into the guitar case and bag if not played for a long time. Poorly sealed guitar cases and bags are more susceptible to moisture when placed flat on the ground, and it is difficult for moisture to escape. This is also something to pay attention to. The guitar should be taken out frequently for ventilation, and it can be exposed to sunlight indirectly to drive away moisture.

Tie a rope to the guitar handle near the headstock and suspend the guitar in the air. For mid-range and low-end guitars, you need to buy a guitar case to protect the guitar from dust. For high-end guitars, you need to buy a guitar case to facilitate the storage of the guitar. If the air is too humid, you can put some desiccant in the guitar case. You can put it flat, but please put the strings side down on the table, cabinet, etc. Do not place heavy objects on the guitar. However, if this method is used for too long, the panel of a single-board guitar may sink, so it is best not to use this method for static storage for more than 15 days.

1. Avoid exposure to excessive moisture. It is a good idea to wipe the piano frequently with a dry cloth.

2. If you don't play the guitar for a long time, moisture will get into the guitar case and bag. Poorly sealed guitar cases are more susceptible to moisture and it is difficult for moisture to escape. This is also something you should pay attention to. The guitar should be taken out frequently to ventilate it and it can be exposed to sunlight indirectly to drive away moisture.

3. Also, play the piano frequently to allow the wood to vibrate fully. This is beneficial to the piano, especially a solid-board piano. After playing, wipe the piano with a dry rag or paper towel.

How to clean a guitar

1. First, observe which parts are dirtier and use your mouth to blow away the dust. If some dirt cannot be wiped off, use an eye cloth to wipe it. Do not use too much force to avoid damaging the board.

2. Find the dead corners that are difficult to wipe, wipe them with a cotton swab dipped in a little oil, and then wipe them again with a new cotton swab.

3. There are many parts on the head of the guitar. Carefully wipe it with a cotton swab dipped in oil, then wipe it dry with cotton cloth to prevent rust.

Guitar Fingering

The left hand fingering of guitar is to press the index finger on the first fret of the second string, the middle finger on the second fret of the fourth string, and the ring finger on the third fret of the fifth string. The right hand fingering is the thumb on the fourth, fifth, and sixth strings, the index finger on the third string, the middle finger on the second string, and the ring finger on the first string. The fingering is different for different tones, and it is determined according to different tones when playing. When playing guitar, the fingers cannot touch the strings, and the fingers are suspended above the strings. The left hand is placed in a suitable position, and the palm of the hand holds the neck of the guitar, and the guitar rests on the base of the hand.

To play guitar, you need to learn basic music theory first. After you have mastered the basic music theory knowledge, you can learn guitar chords. Guitar chords vary according to different tones. There are seven chords in the key of C major, namely C chord, which is the 1st degree chord, Dm chord, which is the 2nd degree chord, Em chord, which is the 3rd degree chord, F chord, which is the 4th degree chord, G chord, which is the 5th degree chord, Am chord, which is the 6th degree chord, and Bdim chord, which is the 7th degree chord.