How do you play chords without looking?
Tips for Playing the Guitar Without Looking at the Fretboard
- Play something. Then play it again, again, and then a dozen more times. ...
- Focus on transitioning between two chords over and over again. Pick two simple chords like G and Em. ...
- Master the chromatic scale in the first position. ...
- Power through a power chord warm-up.
Is it bad to look at the guitar while playing?
Bending your neck down to look at the guitar neck can cause postural problems in your entire back. It can make your body take an unnatural āCā shape. It is possible that this could eventually cause pain and even injury, although somewhat unlikely unless you are logging quite a few practice hours.