Throwing Guitar Move

[LittleDreamer]

I dont know how many of you have ever seen a band where they all throw their instunments around their bodies but I was wondering If anyone here can do that. If you do, what is the best way going about practicing this without hurting yourself. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

-Seth

[Haiku Jimi]

Don't do that. Unless you're heavy emo.

[HolyCow]

Victor Wooten does it, and it is awesome.

[Rob]

However, Victor is awesome, and measured by him, we are not.

[Socks]

Victor Wooten does it, and it is awesome.
I was scared he was going to whack himself in the head.

[LittleDreamer]

I was scared he was going to whack himself in the head.
lol. . . . it was kutless that I saw do it . .and they are not emo

[hages]

why?

[HolyCow]

However, Victor is awesome, and measured by him, we are not.
Very, very true.

[LittleDreamer]

why?
when you perform there are things that you do during the show. . . that is called stage presence. . . . wheather you throw a guitar or jump off your bassist's cabnet or hit a cymbol with the top of your bass head or hop around.Its whatever you do when you are jamming.

[Tomriddle]

Stage presence moves are just lame, IMO. Very 80s

[LittleDreamer]

Stage presence moves are just lame, IMO. Very 80s

Really? You dont like it when dave dances like he does. Anything you do on stage is stage presence. Is jumping around or moving all over lame. If its something you do when you jam then why is it lame? I dont know maybe it is lame. . . but thats just me

[chr35919]

I think it might be hard to do unless you are wireless with your guitar...you don't want a cable winding it's way around you neck!

[PhishFleck41]

However, Victor is awesome, and measured by him, we are not.
Victor is a talented bassist.

[Alazais]

we might... but i'm sure you don't...

[Rob]

I'm not quite sure who that was directed at, but I have an inkling... If I'm right, that was pathetic. If not... Carry on.

[GrandMo]

I know a kid who was swinging his guitar around during a performance and got hit in the head and got a bunch of stitches near his eye. It ain't cool, don't do it.

[Tomriddle]

Really? You dont like it when dave dances like he does. Anything you do on stage is stage presence. Is jumping around or moving all over lame. If its something you do when you jam then why is it lame? I dont know maybe it is lame. . . but thats just me

The stage moves listed (guitar throwing, jumping, hitting cymbol with bass top) are all lame. And gay.

[LittleDreamer]

The stage moves listed (guitar throwing, jumping, hitting cymbol with bass top) are all lame. And gay.
maybe to you . . . if they enjoy what they do and have fun doing it whats the problem???

[hages]

when you perform there are things that you do during the show. . . that is called stage presence. . . . wheather you throw a guitar or jump off your bassist's cabnet or hit a cymbol with the top of your bass head or hop around.Its whatever you do when you are jamming.

You gonna wear spandex too?

[djmmjd]

I both agree and disagree with a lot of you guys. But first...

Throwing your guitar around your neck is not hard. You must have a wireless that is connected to your strap to do it. I've never done it in a show and probably never will because it's not my personality and my guitars just mean too much to me. But I've done it at home just to see if I could and it's easy. Also, you must have straplocks on your guitar. Make sure they are tight. Practice it outside or somewhere with a lot of room. I was really careful the first few times I did it by guiding the guitar to see where it would go and then I just started flinging it. Playing and catching it right away is tough though so it is a talent to see guys do it well.

Now, on the whole stage presence thing. I've played a lot of shows in my life as well as having been to sooo many. Seeing bands with no personality is not fun. But it is also refreshing to hear people trying to take the humble approach. But I also think that approach is just as conceited. "I'm too cool to put in on the line or try and put on a good show." There is a fine line between between stage presence and being an ass on stage. For example, if DMB were to dance synchronized moves on stage during a song, everyone would love it because DMB wouldn't take it seriously and it would be funny. However the problem lies in so many bands and performers taking themselves so seriously thinking their moves are so cool or their trying to show off. And that brings to mind both the music of recent like emo rockers or boy bands dancing or even makeup and costumes from the 80's. Soulive wore suits in the beginning to make an impression and it was very classy(and a good move on their part). Phish used to do little dance moves on stage. Neither were dumb, they were just putting on a good show. Dave's dancing is stage presence. And from day one, he knew what it would do, he's not dumb. But he just did it cause he felt. So all I have to say is, if you feel like throwing your guitar around your neck cause your feeling it, then do it. If you just wanna show people that you can do it and how many times or how fast you can do it, then pass. Jimi playing with his teeth or SRV playing behind his back was not done for their sonic merits. It was just good showmanship. It was not corny.

[Dancing Ants]

is this a Fallout Boy influenced idea? cause i've seen them do it...and the 'jams' are going to suck if you're spinning your guitar around all the time.

[UPandDOWNstrum]

You gonna wear spandex too?
:lol

I played a show at this place in Detroit called The Shelter a few weeks ago. It was me www.myspace.com/spudchabaz and pretty much just young punk bands. I put the link in to show you the humor in that. All these kids were doign what I think you are talking about. I was admittingly drunk and high, and my friends were making fun of me with my eyes wide and my mouth hanging open while watching them. They said, havent you ever seen that before? I said fuck no, not at all. I thought it was kinda cool until I found out it is a common shtick. I just dont understand how you would do that for an hour and a half and not feel miserable. Sorry to get so off topic:thumbsup

[GeorgeJr.]

Really? You dont like it when dave dances like he does. Anything you do on stage is stage presence. Is jumping around or moving all over lame. If its something you do when you jam then why is it lame? I dont know maybe it is lame. . . but thats just me


when Dave dances, i have a feeling its not 'put-on'. your idea of manufacturing stage presence is kinda lame. let your playing speak for itself. if you need gimmicks then so be it.

Gibson Chet Atkins SST is shit....i agree

[LittleDreamer]

when Dave dances, i have a feeling its not 'put-on'. your idea of manufacturing stage presence is kinda lame. let your playing speak for itself. if you need gimmicks then so be it.

Gibson Chet Atkins SST is shit....i agree

maybe people enjoy doing that on stage. Who are you to say if something is a "put on" or not. You cant just go on a stage and do whatever comes to you. you have to let the band know a little outline of what you might do. If not the sage would be chaos. A lot of times people will say "im gonna be here when we play this part and do this for a couple of measures" and it works out great. You are in no place to judge wheather stage presence is genuine or not unless you are the person. That is why they are called performances. YOu are performing for people.

performance-A performance comprises an event in which generally one group of people (the performer or performers) behave in a particular way

Gibson Chet Atkins SST is shit....i agree
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i belive i said "chet atkins sst is THE shit" douche bag. it's my opinion you fuck

[Rob]

Thus proving opinions can be wrong.

Uh-oh... Probably gonna get called a fuck now...

[Tomriddle]

If you do this I guarantee you will never be taken seriously. It is gay.

[LittleDreamer]

Thus proving opinions can be wrong.

Uh-oh... Probably gonna get called a fuck now...

You fuck!
Just kidding :lol
Opinion-a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty


You are an idiot.:hump

[Rob]

Na, I can prove the Chet Atkins SST is shit. That must make you an idiot.

We can play these games for as long as you wish. The fact remains, you called somebody out, I'm calling you out.

[LittleDreamer]

Na, I can prove the Chet Atkins SST is shit. That must make you an idiot.

We can play these games for as long as you wish. The fact remains, you called somebody out, I'm calling you out.

No. . .The fact is an opinion is an opinion. If you cant see that then there is no point of you even talking.

[nakedguydmb]

when you perform there are things that you do during the show. . . that is called stage presence. . . . wheather you throw a guitar or jump off your bassist's cabnet or hit a cymbol with the top of your bass head or hop around.Its whatever you do when you are jamming.
wow. your work in this thread shows how truly great the idaho education system is.

[UPandDOWNstrum]

I thought this move wasnt exciting until I saw this


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_gObrt5AsY

[chr35919]

I thought this move wasnt exciting until I saw this


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_gObrt5AsY

that's the coolest thing I've ever seen

[hages]

I thought this move wasnt exciting until I saw this


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_gObrt5AsY

it is my opinion that this kid has the most magnificent stage presence ever. and you can't disagree with me, because it's my opinion.

[GeorgeJr.]

maybe people enjoy doing that on stage. Who are you to say if something is a "put on" or not. You cant just go on a stage and do whatever comes to you. you have to let the band know a little outline of what you might do. If not the sage would be chaos. A lot of times people will say "im gonna be here when we play this part and do this for a couple of measures" and it works out great. You are in no place to judge wheather stage presence is genuine or not unless you are the person. That is why they are called performances. YOu are performing for people.

performance-A performance comprises an event in which generally one group of people (the performer or performers) behave in a particular way


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i belive i said "chet atkins sst is THE shit" douche bag. it's my opinion you fuck

first, i guess you have learned to reference a dictionary...good for you

you can try to learn all the cliche tricks in the world and still have no stage presence, and having cues during songs or 'performances' has nothing at all to do with what you are talking about. good luck with your side show of a band and we'll all look forward to hearing your tales of how wonderful the money pit of a guitar the chet atkins has been for you(if you get one/or have one).

[darbini]

Thus proving opinions can be wrong.

Uh-oh... Probably gonna get called a fuck now...


You want to know what you are, I'll tell you what you are, you are a fuck! Yeah, thats right, a big ol' fuck!!!



(in some cultures that is considered a compliment)

[Stuntcheeks]

wow. your work in this thread shows how truly great the idaho education system is.

:lol

[LittleDreamer]

Stage Presence—a quality defined by a performer's ability to command the audience's attention through projection, focus, attention, expression, confidence, and so on.
www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/dan11_12/apf.htm

emery. . . great stage presence

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sah7vXKTZ60

[nakedguydmb]

Stage Presence—a quality defined by a performer's ability to command the audience's attention through projection, focus, attention, expression, confidence, and so on.
www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/dan11_12/apf.htm

emery. . . great stage presence

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sah7vXKTZ60
i'm thinking you're too stupid to learn most of these stage tricks. you clearly have a language problem.

[LittleDreamer]

i'm thinking you're too stupid to learn most of these stage tricks. you clearly have a language problem.
you are a bag of douche
usted es una bolsa de ducha
vous êtes un sac de douche
Sie sind ein Spülungssack
你是一个灌水器包

[nakedguydmb]

you are a bag of douche
usted es una bolsa de ducha
vous êtes un sac de douche
Sie sind ein Spülungssack
你是一个灌水器包
where did you find the idiot-to-english translator for that first line?

[GeorgeJr.]

:lol where did you find the idiot-to-english translator for that first line?:lol :lol

[UPandDOWNstrum]

you are a bag of douche
usted es una bolsa de ducha
vous êtes un sac de douche
Sie sind ein Spülungssack
你是一个灌水器包


you might as well get out now my friend.

[hages]

stop: v. stopped, stop·ping, stops

1. To cease moving, progressing, acting, or operating; come to a halt: The clock stopped in the night.
2. To put an end to what one is doing; cease: had to stop at an exciting place in the book.
3. To interrupt one's course or journey for a brief visit or stay. Often used with by, in, or off: stop by at a friend's house; stop in at the office; stop off at the gas station.

(now do you get it?)

[LittleDreamer]

stop: v. stopped, stop·ping, stops

1. To cease moving, progressing, acting, or operating; come to a halt: The clock stopped in the night.
2. To put an end to what one is doing; cease: had to stop at an exciting place in the book.
3. To interrupt one's course or journey for a brief visit or stay. Often used with by, in, or off: stop by at a friend's house; stop in at the office; stop off at the gas station.

(now do you get it?)

I asked a question. Now if you dont have an answer then shut the fuck up.

[nakedguydmb]

I asked a question. Now if you dont have an answer then shut the fuck up.
wow, you sure owned his ass, there.

[LittleDreamer]

wow, you sure owned his ass, there.

:lol you crack me up :lol

[jimibadfish]

wow. your work in this thread shows how truly great the idaho education system is.

Especially since one could, if one were so inclined, go to dictionary.com and avoid the embarassment of misspelling cabinet and cymbal all in the same sentence. Not to mention the lack of apostrophes and so forth.

[Mr. Vertical]

wow, you sure owned his ass, there.

Uhh is this a poison cover band your fronting? I think your in the wrong thread. If you want to be a poser try out for idol, there you can practice the "smoldering stare arm extended look" or the "I'm really to cool for this show so I'll wear leather". Feel the music rehearsing dance routines should have ended with KISS, stop the madness.:BANG :BANG

Nakedguydmb you crack me up:D

[nakedguydmb]

:lol you crack me up :lol
you have the same effect on me, but it's clearly unintentional.

[GeorgeJr.]

I asked a question. Now if you dont have an answer then shut the fuck up.

i love that one

please help me... if you cant then shut the fuck up

classic

[LittleDreamer]

i love that one

please help me... if you cant then shut the fuck up

classic

I asked a question and you guys gave me shit


Stage presence moves are just lame, IMO. Very 80s

The stage moves listed (guitar throwing, jumping, hitting cymbol with bass top) are all lame. And gay.


You gonna wear spandex too?


is this a Fallout Boy influenced idea? cause i've seen them do it...and the 'jams' are going to suck if you're spinning your guitar around all the time.


when Dave dances, i have a feeling its not 'put-on'. your idea of manufacturing stage presence is kinda lame. let your playing speak for itself. if you need gimmicks then so be it.


Gibson Chet Atkins SST is shit....i agree


Thus proving opinions can be wrong.


Uh-oh... Probably gonna get called a fuck now...


If you do this I guarantee you will never be taken seriously. It is gay.


wow. your work in this thread shows how truly great the idaho education system is.


you can try to learn all the cliche tricks in the world and still have no stage presence, and having cues during songs or 'performances' has nothing at all to do with what you are talking about. good luck with your side show of a band and we'll all look forward to hearing your tales of how wonderful the money pit of a guitar the chet atkins has been for you(if you get one/or have one).


i'm thinking you're too stupid to learn most of these stage tricks. you clearly have a language problem.

I asked a question. Now if you have something to contribute to the answer, then dont say anything



wow. your work in this thread shows how truly great the idaho education system is.:lol thats the best that you can come up with???. . . I spell a couple words wrong and you say I have a bad education?? My education sucks. . . ouch. That burns deep. :lorraine

[GeorgeJr.]

most quotes in one post ever!!!!!

[nakedguydmb]

:lol thats the best that you can come up with???. . . I spell a couple words wrong and you say I have a bad education?? My education sucks. . . ouch. That burns deep. :lorraine

well, that wasn't meant to be an insult so much as it was just an observation. you've made about a billion mistakes in this thread. that post was just an example that i picked. you could obviously stand some further education. or i guess you could still be in high school and haven't taken that many english courses yet. i mean, most of this would be elementary or junior high level stuff, but again, i don't know if idaho is behind the curve.

so no, that's not the best i can do. though being asked that by a guy who tried to pull out the line "you are a bag of douche" seems very humorous to me. perhaps my game was a little better with my response to that post, which you seem to have left out of your little jubilee of quotes.

i look forward to seeing what kind of stupid shit you say today!

[LittleDreamer]

well, that wasn't meant to be an insult so much as it was just an observation. you've made about a billion mistakes in this thread. that post was just an example that i picked. you could obviously stand some further education. or i guess you could still be in high school and haven't taken that many english courses yet. i mean, most of this would be elementary or junior high level stuff, but again, i don't know if idaho is behind the curve.

so no, that's not the best i can do. though being asked that by a guy who tried to pull out the line "you are a bag of douche" seems very humorous to me. perhaps my game was a little better with my response to that post, which you seem to have left out of your little jubilee of quotes.

i look forward to seeing what kind of stupid shit you say today!

"you are a bag of douche" is a dane cook thing first of all.

Second of all who cares what kind of grammatical or other english errors people make?

Third of all I am done with this. I asked a question and only one person really helped me. Thankyou all for all the help you didnt give me.:D

[nakedguydmb]

"you are a bag of douche" is a dane cook thing first of all.

yes, we're all aware of it being a horribly clichéd dane cook phrase that the young kids still think is funny. the point still stands - you're trying to call someone out about something being the "best that they can do," when the best that you can apparently do is copy some lame dane cook line.

Second of all who cares what kind of grammatical or other english errors people make?

i think it's funny because it helps to weed out idiots.

Third of all I am done with this. I asked a question and only one person really helped me. Thankyou all for all the help you didnt give me.:D

thanks for playing.

[Pat M]

This is great. :lol

[GeorgeJr.]

i have no idea of Dane Cook and especially dont want to know now after that lame quote

is that what some people think is funny now? my god