Holding The Classical Guitar

To hold the guitar correctly, the pupil needs to sit on a stool (or chair with a flat seat and no armrests) and raise the left leg, with a FOOT STOOL. They must place the guitar as shown in the following diagrams.

MAIN POINTS OF CONTACT

Inner left thigh, Inner right thigh,
Chest and Inner right elbow.

The pupil needs to sit on the edge of the stool and lean forwards, over the guitar.

THEY MUST NEVER LEAN BACKWARDS! By adopting the correct position, the pupil will be able to hold (or balance) the guitar securely, whilst leaving both hands free to play.

FEMALE PUPILS should not hinder their progress by wearing a tight dress or skirt. They must wear the appropriate garment (pleated, flared, culottes, trousers or jeans) to enable them to benefit fully in the style of playing in which they wish to partake.

(Bicycles are never ridden side-saddle, neither are classical guitars)

BEGINNERS normally find it hard to relax and therefore find holding the guitar correctly difficult. They must persevere and learn to be friendly with their instrument. Even before they start playing, they MUST get used to holding the guitar correctly.

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