Another question from one of the FB groups I belong to … “Do you prefer standing or sitting while playing?”

I prefer sitting, but I make myself practice standing a lot of the time, because that’s how I perform and teach most of the time. There’s nothing more disconcerting than to try to do a performance in a position that is completely foreign to the way you’ve practiced. If I never performed or taught, I’d probably always sit while when playing.

So if you plan to go to open mics or perform, I’d suggest spending some time practicing standing. I would argue that a standing performer has an easier time engaging the audience over the course of a set.

Also relevant to this question: Do you use a strap when standing? … I love my straps. Some people wear ‘I don’t use a strap’ like a badge of honor, but the audience doesn’t care if you’re juggling your ukulele or using a strap as long as the music’s good.

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