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    Guitar Positions

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    This document provides instructions on proper guitar playing technique. It discusses proper seating position, holding the pick between the thumb and index finger, correct positioning of the right and left hands, and use of palm or finger support. The goal is to promote comfort and efficient movement while playing. Playing slowly with accurate finger placement behind the frets is emphasized over speed at early stages of learning.

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    Guitar Positions

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    This document provides instructions on proper guitar playing technique. It discusses proper seating position, holding the pick between the thumb and index finger, correct positioning of the right and left hands, and use of palm or finger support. The goal is to promote comfort and efficient movement while playing. Playing slowly with accurate finger placement behind the frets is emphasized over speed at early stages of learning.

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    This document provides instructions on proper guitar playing technique. It discusses proper seating position, holding the pick between the thumb and index finger, correct positioning of the right and left hands, and use of palm or finger support. The goal is to promote comfort and efficient movement while playing. Playing slowly with accurate finger placement behind the frets is emphasized over speed at early stages of learning.

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    Guitar Positions

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    This document provides instructions on proper guitar playing technique. It discusses proper seating position, holding the pick between the thumb and index finger, correct positioning of the right and left hands, and use of palm or finger support. The goal is to promote comfort and efficient movement while playing. Playing slowly with accurate finger placement behind the frets is emphasized over speed at early stages of learning.

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    The document discusses proper seating, pick selection, right arm positioning, left hand fingering, and right hand technique for playing the guitar.

    The right forearm should rest on the upper edge of the guitar just below the elbow, without the elbow hanging over the guitar or the hand too far along the fretboard. The correct positioning is illustrated in Photo A on page 2.

    The left hand fingers should be placed on their tips just behind the frets, not on top of them. The thumb should not hang too far over the neck or run parallel along the back of the neck, as shown incorrectly in Photos C and D on page 2.

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    SEATING
    Before you commence playing, a
    comfortable seating position is required.
    Most modern guitarists prefer to sit with
    their right leg raised, (as shown in the photo)
    or by placing your right foot on a fooistool.
    The guitar should be close to the body, and
    in a vertical position. The main aim is for
    comfort and easy access to the guitar. A
    music stand will also be helpful.

    THE PICK
    The contact between the right hand and the strings is made with the use
    of a pick (alsr
    called a plectrum), which is held between the thumb and index finger.

    1. lndex finger curved. 2. Pick placed on first joint 3. Thumb clamps down
    of index finger with its holding the pick in place
    point about % inch (6mm)
    past the finger-tip.

    INCORRECT INCORRECT
    First finger not curved. Pick incorrectly placed on second joint of
    index finger.
    Picks are usually made of plastic and come in a variety of different shapes
    and thicknesses.
    You should experiment untit you find one which youieel comfortable
    with. Use the tip of
    the pick to play the string.
    RIGHT ARM POSIT'ON
    The correct position for the right arm is illustrated in Photo A below. Notice
    that the fore-arm
    rests on the uPper edge of the guitar; just below the etbow. Be careful not
    to have the elbow
    hanging over the face of the guitar or your hand too far along the fretboard (photo
    B).

    Photo A: CORRECT Photo B: INCORRECT

    THE LEFT HAND LEFT HAND PLACEMENT


    The left hand fingers are numbered as such: Yourfingers should be on theirtips and
    placed just
    behind the frets (not on top of them).
    Ll
    a
    Left Thumb

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    Be careful not to allow the thumb to hang too far over the top of the neck (photo C), or
    to let it run parallel along the back of the neck (photo D).

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    Photo C: INCORRECT Photo D: INCORRECT


    14

    RIGHT HAND SUPPORT


    It is necessary for the right hand to be supported on the guitar by either (1) the palm
    resting against the bridge or (2) resting fingers on the pick guard. This will feel more
    comfortable and aid in the development of speed by encouraging a down/up movement
    rather than an inlout movement of the pick.

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    (1) Palm support on bridge (2) Finger support on pick guard

    PICKTECHN'OUE
    You should not let the pick 'dig in' to the strings, but rather play using only its tip.

    INCORRECT CORRECT

    TROUBLESHOOI'NG
    Play slowly and evenly. Do not attempt to go fast as accuracy is more important a'
    this level.
    o Place your fingers directly behind the frets (as shown in the photos) and on their
    tips.
    o Count (in groups of four) in your head or out loud as you play.
    o Be sure to support your wrist and use correct pick technique.

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