Do you guys do this?

[Napthol]

My tech told me again today that it's recommended to fret just behind the fret. Not putting your finger in the middle between two frets. Fender says the same thing also. I've never done this. I've always put my finger closer to the middle.

I don't know if I can successfully change that aspect of my technique at this point. Don't know how tough or slow-going it would be to do it.

I can only try and see if I can get it going. It will help reduce fret buzz.

 

[kramersteen]

I fret just behind but it's not always accurate .

 

[DankStar]

I center it and push down pretty hard, which usually increases the pitch beyond what it should be. Couple that with crappy vibrato and you’ve got yourself a party

 

[ICTGoober]

It's called good technique. A guitar teacher would have told you.

 

[Mincer]

Always as close to the higher fret without touching the actual metal. It will be more in tune with a lot less pressure needed.

 

[beaubrummels]

I always fret as close to the fret as I can, and use a very light touch.

 

[Chistopher]

I fret as close as I can, except with some complex chords. Sometimes it's just not possible or not worth the stress on my hand.

 

[ehdwuld]

Some chords you simply can't do that with

Fingers being the size they are

Probably would be best if you could

Not required by any means

 

[80's_Thrash_Metal]

Yes, do it whenever possible.

 

[GuitarDoc]

I didn't realize that anyone DIDN'T play right behind the frets.
If I played in the middle between the frets I'd get so much fret buzz and be so out of tune that I'd have to quit playing guitar.

 

[JMP/HBE]

Never scrutinize to that degree while playing.
The frets do the fretting.

 

[solspirit]

I try, I find that the longer I play, the more I do it. I guess I'm kind of sloppy when I first strap on a guitar.

 

[Mincer]

Some chords you simply can't do that with

Fingers being the size they are

Probably would be best if you could

Not required by any means

Not required, but a little more effort will be needed. Of course some chords make it impossible, like a 3 finger open A. Other than certain chords, I always try to hit the string just behind the metal fret.

 

[beaubrummels]

With proper hand position and technique, there are a much smaller number of difficult chords.

 

[playas]

I don't know if I can successfully change that aspect of my technique at this point.

You can. I speak from experience.
It requires a little practice and patience but perfectly doable.

 

[ehdwuld]

Not required, but a little more effort will be needed. Of course some chords make it impossible, like a 3 finger open A. Other than certain chords, I always try to hit the string just behind the metal fret.

Not so close that the meat of my ft finger hangs over in front or on top

I can tel when I get too far forward and the string dies abruptly

I shoot fro the forward third of the area between frets

Slightly ahead of middle
But yeah
Once you get up past the fifth fret
It starts getting tight


Beyond the 12th fret
it's wherever you can

 

[Chistopher]

Never scrutinize to that degree while playing.
The frets do the fretting.

If you scrutinize to that degree while practicing it becomes automatic while playing. With fretless bass I've reached the point where I can intonate right on the note without even looking at the neck, and I'm not that good at fretless.

If nothing else, it's worth it to bar right above the frets.

 

[Mincer]

At one time, I thought about it. It is especially important with scalloped frets, which I use (otherwise you can be out of tune). Once I made it part of my muscle memory, I never thought about it again.

 

[jeremy]

i have a tele with a scalloped fretboard and ive had to become much more conscious of fretting position and pressure due to using it. on a normal guitar you might push things every so slightly out of tune but on a scalloped board, you can get pretty far out it you arent careful

 

[Mincer]

i have a tele with a scalloped fretboard and ive had to become much more conscious of fretting position and pressure due to using it. on a normal guitar you might push things every so slightly out of tune but on a scalloped board, you can get pretty far out it you arent careful

Yeah, but after 2 weeks or so, it isn't an issue. It is very strange at first.