The ErgoPlay Tappert Guitar Support is my current favorite guitar support. Not long ago I was asked if there was a difference between the left-handed and right-handed support. There is a difference so I put together this short video to show people how the support is different and also tips on how to adjust this classical guitar support.

There are also left-handed Ergoplay Guitar Supports for the Troster model. The ErgoPlay Troster Guitar Support is built for taller guitarists. I’ve posted an article and video comparing the Tappert and Troster Guitar Supports. It’s here: Difference Between ErgoPlay Tappert and Troster Guitar Supports

In addition to these sizes, there is a new ErgoPlay Guitar Support for Kids. It looks like a scaled down Tappert Guitar Support. I’ve posted an article and video about the Kids size here – ErgoPlay Guitar Support for Kids.

These supports do help you play the guitar with much better posture. We now carry all of the various sizes and they are available in our Store and also on a special page.

ErgoPlay Guitar Supports

If you are new to playing the guitar and are ‘left-handed’, I’ve always recommended that left-handed people try to learn the same as a right-handed player. Both hands need to learn new skills and if you start from the beginning you’ll be able to play anyone’s guitar.

A left-handed guitar is restrung and played with the neck facing the opposite direction. In college, a dear friend of mine was left-handed for everything except playing the guitar. He’s currently a University guitar instructor and performer and a very fine player. Meeting him opened my eyes to the fact that it’s very possible for left-handed folks to learn the same as a right-handed person.

In the beginning everything will probably feel quite awkward, but as you practice it gets easier and easier. Why not learn with a right-handed guitar so you can easily play anyone’s instrument.

The difference between and ErgoPlay Tappert and Troster support is that they are built for guitar players of different sizes. I personally play the ErgoPlay Tappert Guitar Support. Sometimes seeing a picture is worth 1000 words, as they say. Hence, here is a short video showing how these two popular guitar supports are different.

Most guitar players are right-handed or play with a right-handed guitar. If you do play with a left-handed guitar, it’s much better to use the support specifically made for that instrument. There is an article with a video that you can check out here – Right-Handed vs. Left-Handed Ergoplay Guitar Supports.

If you are very short and play a smaller guitar, you may want to check out the ErgoPlay Tappert Guitar Support for Kids. This classical guitar support fits 3/4 size and smaller guitars. There is a short video at the link in the first sentence of this paragraph that has a video showing you the difference between the adult and ‘kid’ guitar support,

For years I used the A-frame guitar support. It was the best in the marketplace and helped tremendously. Without it, I used to get sore shoulders and my lower back hurt from long hours of performing. With a good classical guitar support, I no longer needed a footstool which helped my lower back plus with the guitar elevated, my shoulders no longer hurt.

The problem I found with the A-frame support is that the suction cups often popped off. The ErgoPlay is much more secure and I really like that is so adjustable.

If you would like to see how to assemble them and also view the various types we have for sale. They are in our ‘store’ under ‘Accessories’ and also listed on this page with the video. You can find it here:

ErgoPlay Guitar Supports

We are now carrying the ErgoPlay Guitar Support for Kids. I’ve made you this little video to show you the new guitar support. Sure wish they had these supports for kids years ago! I would have definitely been recommending it to my little students. Here’s the video…

As you can see in the video, it’s a smaller version of the ErgoPlay Tappert Guitar Support. These supports are made in Germany. That may be why they are of such good quality.

With my younger students, I usually had them use a footstool. Without raising the neck of the guitar, it’s very difficult to either sit with good posture or play with a good guitar technique. The problem with using a footstool is that it throws off your lower back.

If you’re just playing for short amounts of time, using a footstool is fine, but if you play for longer stretches of time it’s not good for your back.

This support is also best for adults who play smaller guitars, like a 3/4 size instrument. There are some top notch guitars that cost thousands of dollars that are 3/4 size instruments. You should use the instrument that fits your frame and budget.

All of the ErgoPlay Guitar Supports are available in our ‘Store’ and we have them all listed here with a video of how to assemble and use the supports – ErgoPlay Guitar Supports

My early video lessons were filmed with an A-frame Guitar Support, but the ErgoPlay is more adjustable and the suction cups don’t pop off as much as the A-frame support did.

This support can help kids sit up straighter while playing the guitar. That also can help with singing because if your posture is good, that frees up your lungs to support your singing.