Fretlight 5 - How to Hold the Guitar; How to Hold a Pick; How to Use a Guitar Strap

How to Hold a Guitar
How to Hold a GuitarHow to Hold a Guitar
How to Hold a Guitar
Placement
PlacementPlacement
Placement
The bottom curve of
guitar should be
resting on your lap,
with the guitar
strings angled
slightly upward.
Fretting
FrettingFretting
Fretting-
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-hand
hand hand
hand
Position
PositionPosition
Position
Keep your wrist
below the fretboard
and make sure
your fingers can
comfortably reach
across the strings.
The first step in learning how to play the guitar is learning to hold it properly.
Posture
PosturePosture
Posture
Sit in an upright,
but comfortable
position. Keep your
knees relaxed and
your shoulders over
the body of
the guitar.
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How to Hold a Pick/Strumming
How to Hold a Pick/StrummingHow to Hold a Pick/Strumming
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-Hand Position
Hand PositionHand Position
Hand Position
How to Use a Guitar Strap
How to Use a Guitar Strap How to Use a Guitar Strap
How to Use a Guitar Strap
1. Position your picking hand so that the back of the
thumb is facing upwards.
2. Relax the hand completely; allow the fingers to curl up.
3. Place the pick between the side of your index finger
and the front of your thumb.
4. Maintain a light grip on the pick.
1. Locate the two strap knobs on the guitar. One is
located at the bottom end of the body and the other
is located at the upper horn or near the back of the
neck.
2. If your strap has a length adjuster, attach that end to
the strap bottom at the bottom of the body (for
comfort).
3. If you are playing right-handed, place the strap over
your left
leftleft
left shoulder. If you are playing left-handed,
place the strap over your right
right right
right shoulder.
4. Adjust the strap length to your comfort.