First Position - Right Hand
The first position allocates the first finger(i) of the picking hand to the second string and the second finger(m) of the picking hand to the first string. The thumb(p) will play all the bass strings.
The photo highlights the first position of the right hand fingers (i) and (i). These two fingers should be in position above the strings ready to pick.
This first example is a simple right hand picking exercise. All notes on the second string are played with the first finger(i), the first string is played with the second finger(m). Remember to brace the right hand thumb(p) on the fourth string. This will keep the right hand steady and make it easier to get a consistent, even sound to all the notes.
The next example is typical of the type of right hand finger movement that will feature in the early stages of this book. Try for an even, balanced movement between the two right hand fingers.
Note: It is interesting to note that in Classical guitar the these previous examples, they would most likely have been played using alternating right hand fingers.
