Fretlight Guitar - Playing and Using Your Fretlight; Guitar Basics and Amplifier Setup

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How to Hold a Guitar
Placement
The bottom curve of
guitar should be
resting on your lap,
with the guitar
strings angled
slightly upward.
Fretting-hand
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
Sit in an upright,
but comfortable
position. Keep your
knees relaxed and
your shoulders over
the body of
the guitar.
Parts of the Guitar
Body
Bridge
Pickups
Neck
Volume &
Tone Controls
Pickup Switch
Frets
Nut
Headstock
Tuning Pegs
Output Jack
Pick Guard
The Player’s Guide to Getting Started