How to Hold the Guitar

Lesson 3/18 | Study Time: 5 Min
Course: Classical Guitar for Kids 1
How to Hold the Guitar

How to Hold the Guitar

Look at the following picture and check if you are holding your guitar in the correct position. If you do not have a footstool, some phone books stacked on top of each other will do until you can use a footstool.

This position might be uncomfortable for a little while. While you’re getting used to the position, remember the following things:

  • Keep the tuning keys level with your eyes.
  • Sit forward on the tip of the chair (use a chair without arm rests).
  • Make sure that the bottom indented part of the guitar body rests flat on your left leg.

A music stand is also recommended, but a high table or desk or paper stand can be used as a substitute at first if necessary.

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1- Notes and Terms 2- The Lead-in 3- The Quarter Rest 4- The Three Four Time Signature 5- Position of the Right Hand 6- The Note B 7- How to Read Music 8- INTRODUCTION 9- The Left Hand 10- Music Notes 11- Mixing Strings 1 & 2 12- The Rest Stroke 13- How to Hold the Guitar 14- The Staff 15- The Open Strings 16- Parts of the Guitar 17- The Strings 18- The Right Hand

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