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Originally Posted by Neal
Goddammit Rusty Cooley is a prick. 
The classical position might help with the left hand, but I find myself unconsciously picking from the elbow when the guitar is sitting too high. Obviously Mr. Cooley can do it just fine, and maybe it's just me, but it seems easier to isolate the wrist with the guitar a little lower (not Slash style). |
If your forearm is relaxed on the body contour, your right hand is in a better position to relax & re-learn the technique.
I did this in the early 90's & took about six months completely incorporating this technique into my playing to the point that it is just instinctive. From then on, I wasn't getting a sore wrist & forearm. I also started paying much closer attention to how my guitars were setup & started addressing it immediately. Both the technique and a well seup instrument work hand in hand in protecting yourself, and improving your playing.