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HOLDING THE GUITAR
Place the guitar on your right thigh and hold it against the right
side of your chest using your right arm. Try to stay relaxed. You
should support the guitar using your body and not your hands,
tilting the guitar neck upwards. If you cross your legs, you can
elevate the neck to a higher position.
A couple of general guidelines to follow:
*
Adjust the position of your body, arms and legs so you avoid
tension
* Try several positions before you find the one that feels most
comfortable
* Try to hold your head up straight; letting it droop causes
strain on your spine
If the guitar hangs too low while you are playing in the standing
position, this may cause unnecessary strain on your left wrist.
Similarly, it may also overwhelm your right hand when you are
strumming. Therefore, adjust the strap so that you find yourself
in a relaxed playing position, allowing both of your hands to
comfortably assume their positions.
SITTING
STANDING
This is how you hold a pick in relationship to the strings. Try to
relax and not think about what you are actually doing. This will
help you feel more comfortable.
DOWNWARD STRUM
Use your right hand to strum your guitar. When
strumming, it is important to go over all the
strings using just one
motion.
Follow the direction symbols
given on sheet music you
use
(upstroke
vs.
downstroke). Always try to
keep a steady rhythm.
Tapping your foot or
counting out loud will help
you keep the rhythm.
THE PICKS
Hold the pick firmly between
your thumb and index finger.
We have included 3 picks with
the guitar pack. Most players
start with a thin pick and then
graduate to a thicker pick as
their skills improve.
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