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Classical Guitar Position Lesson: How to sit, hold, and position a classical guitar.

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How to hold a classical guitar – Here is my video lesson and reference photos on how to sit and position a classical guitar. Remember, this is a reference for classical guitar and not necessarily how you will hold the guitar. Everyone’s body is different so you’ll have to experiment to see what works for you within the guidelines given.

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Times & Topics
00:00 Intro
0:51 The Basics with Photo Diagrams
2:56 Headstock and Contact Points
4:45 Video Lesson on Sitting Position
13:36 Angle of Guitar and Side View
15:12 How to Look at your Left Hand
17:16 How the Position Affects Your Technique
22:11 Final Comments and Conclusion

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CLASSICAL GUITAR POSITION

Headstock Position – The headstock should be around eye level or above. There are many variables in this so it’s all approximate and depends on the player. Modern players and those with guitar supports sometimes have it above eye level.

Guitar Angle – The guitar should be at a 45 degree angle or steeper. Again, there are many variables here and many modern players hold the guitar at a steeper angle which generally brings the headstock closer to your head.

The guitar contacts the body at the following points – 1. Very lightly on the chest. 2. On the right forearm in front on the elbow. 3. On the right thigh (if using a guitar support the support contacts). 4. On the left thigh.

- Sit up straight with your head and spine in alignment. Do not lean to one side or the other.

- Sit on the forward edge of the chair.

- The guitar/guitar neck is at a 45 degree angle or steeper.

- The headstock of the guitar should be approximately at eye level. Experiment with the height of the footstool or support so the headstock is around eye level or higher.

-The left foot is raised with the footstool, the right foot is on the ground. With a guitar support both feet will be flat on the ground.

- Align your centre of gravity by keeping your head, neck, and spine aligned.

- Relax and align your shoulders. Carefully check that one shoulder isn’t raised more than the other.

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