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Holding the Guitar, Posture, & Hand Positions

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Step 1 of 8 in Boot Camp

  1. 1 Holding the Guitar, Posture, & Hand Positions — you are here
  2. 2 How to Tune Your Guitar Up next
  3. 3 How to Read Guitar Tab
  4. 4 How to Change Your Guitar Strings

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Let's get started with some important fundamentals to set you up for success as a guitar picker! We'll work on posture, positions, & answer some questions you have about holding the pick & guitar.

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  1. Curtis Rhodes ·

    Got about 80% of this one down but the third measure keeps tripping me. Anybody else find that part awkward at speed?

  2. Mick Stanton ·

    Not just you. I still count this one out loud and I've been at it four years.

  3. Ben Clark Instructor ·

    Answered over in the tab thread too, but short version: play what's comfortable, the tab is a map not a law.

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