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Guitar Foundations

Beginner · Ages 7+

Lesson 1 · 8 min

Holding the guitar

Find a comfortable, stable playing position.

Steps

  1. 1Sit upright; rest the guitar's waist on your leg.
  2. 2Keep the neck slightly raised.
  3. 3Relax the picking-hand forearm on the upper edge of the body.

Today's practice

Hold the position for one minute without looking at your hands.

Practice tool

Metronome

80 BPM