This is a free lesson for beginning guitarists by Peter Vogl. We will discuss proper finger and thumb position with the left hand in regards to the neck of the guitar. By positioning your left hand correctly it will make it easier to play chords, stretch your fingers across several frets, and to increase your speed. We'll also discuss proper right hand technique for holding the pick and strumming.
Watch the lesson: Quicktime or Youtube
Important tips to remember
- You are trying to press the string down just far enough so that the string presses the fret you're trying to play. You do not need to press the string so far down that it's touching the wood on the neck.
- Place your fingers directly behind a fret when noting.
- You typically want to place your thumb about halfway down the curve on the back of the neck or even a little lower.
-Remember to hold the guitar pick with only your thumb and index finger.
Beginning Guitar Lesson 1 by Peter Vogl is a downloadable Quicktime video lesson covering the basic concepts of playing guitar. This is the same material that would be covered during your first lesson with a teacher. The video discusses playing position (for the left and right hand), parts of the guitar, using a pick, and playing chords. This lesson is designed for the absolute beginner. $4.99
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