Parts of the Guitar. Throughout the lessons, we will be referring to certain parts of the guitar. Knowing the names of the parts, which we have labeled in the illustration below, will save you the time of having to keep referring back to this diagram.

The String Numbers. The string names and numbers are shown in the graphic below. We will refer to the strings of the guitar often by both its number and by what note it is tuned to, so make sure you know them.

Installing the Chord Buddy. As easy to install as it is to play, watch the Video Lesson – 2 Installation and tuning.

Holding the Guitar. Holding your guitar correctly and keeping your body in proper posture will make your guitar playing experience easier and more comfortable. The following description, along with the demonstrations in the Video Lessons will explain how to hold your guitar while in the seated position. We highly recommend that you use an armless chair for practicing and learning to play the guitar. Big, soft sofas make it difficult to keep a good posture.

While sitting in a chair, with your back straight and feet a comfortable distance apart and flat on the floor, pick up your guitar by the neck with your left hand and place the indented part of the guitar body (called the “waist”) onto your right leg. Bring the guitar body close to your body and rest your right forearm on the top of the guitar body so that your right hand hangs comfortably in front of the strings over the sound hole. You should now be able to take your left hand off of the neck without the guitar tipping in either direction. Now bring the your left hand back up to the neck. Place your thumb on the back of the neck, behind the second fret. Your palm should be under the neck of the guitar, with your fingers curled around and hovering just over the strings. Compare your position to the demonstrations in the Video Lessons.

Holding the Pick. Watch Video Lesson – 4 Pick grip & Alternate Fingering. Open your right hand and turn your palm to face you. Close your hand into a loose fist. Your thumb should remain beside your index finger. Rotate your hand until your thumb’s knuckle is facing you. Now, with your left hand, slide your guitar pick between the thumb and index finger of your right hand. The pointed end of the pick should be pointing away from your fist and protruding about one half inch.

We recommend using the pick to strum the guitar, but you may prefer to use your thumb, or even brush the strings with the back of your fingers. Try them all.

Tuning Your Guitar. You should tune your guitar every time you pick it up. Therefore, we recommend tuning your guitar with an electronic tuner, as it is the quickest and easiest way. If you do no have an electron ic tuner, we recommend that you purchase one. Otherwise, you will have to learn to tune by ear.

Watch the Video Lesson – 2 Installation and tuning for step-by-step instructions.Parts of the Guitar. Throughout the lessons, we will be referring to certain parts of the guitar. Knowing the names of the parts, which we have labeled in the illustration below, will save you the time of having to keep referring back to this diagram.

The String Numbers. The string names and numbers are shown in the graphic below. We will refer to the strings of the guitar often by both its number and by what note it is tuned to, so make sure you know them.

Installing the Chord Buddy. As easy to install as it is to play, watch the Video Lesson – 2 Installation and tuning.

Holding the Guitar. Holding your guitar correctly and keeping your body in proper posture will make your guitar playing experience easier and more comfortable. The following description, along with the demonstrations in the Video Lessons will explain how to hold your guitar while in the seated position. We highly recommend that you use an armless chair for practicing and learning to play the guitar. Big, soft sofas make it difficult to keep a good posture.

While sitting in a chair, with your back straight and feet a comfortable distance apart and flat on the floor, pick up your guitar by the neck with your left hand and place the indented part of the guitar body (called the “waist”) onto your right leg. Bring the guitar body close to your body and rest your right forearm on the top of the guitar body so that your right hand hangs comfortably in front of the strings over the sound hole. You should now be able to take your left hand off of the neck without the guitar tipping in either direction. Now bring the your left hand back up to the neck. Place your thumb on the back of the neck, behind the second fret. Your palm should be under the neck of the guitar, with your fingers curled around and hovering just over the strings. Compare your position to the demonstrations in the Video Lessons.

Holding the Pick. Watch Video Lesson – 4 Pick grip & Alternate Fingering. Open your right hand and turn your palm to face you. Close your hand into a loose fist. Your thumb should remain beside your index finger. Rotate your hand until your thumb’s knuckle is facing you. Now, with your left hand, slide your guitar pick between the thumb and index finger of your right hand. The pointed end of the pick should be pointing away from your fist and protruding about one half inch.

We recommend using the pick to strum the guitar, but you may prefer to use your thumb, or even brush the strings with the back of your fingers. Try them all.

Tuning Your Guitar. You should tune your guitar every time you pick it up. Therefore, we recommend tuning your guitar with an electronic tuner, as it is the quickest and easiest way. If you do no have an electron ic tuner, we recommend that you purchase one. Otherwise, you will have to learn to tune by ear.

Watch the Video Lesson – 2 Installation and tuning for step-by-step instructions.Parts of the Guitar. Throughout the lessons, we will be referring to certain parts of the guitar. Knowing the names of the parts, which we have labeled in the illustration below, will save you the time of having to keep referring back to this diagram.

The String Numbers. The string names and numbers are shown in the graphic below. We will refer to the strings of the guitar often by both its number and by what note it is tuned to, so make sure you know them.

Installing the Chord Buddy. As easy to install as it is to play, watch the Video Lesson – 2 Installation and tuning.

Holding the Guitar. Holding your guitar correctly and keeping your body in proper posture will make your guitar playing experience easier and more comfortable. The following description, along with the demonstrations in the Video Lessons will explain how to hold your guitar while in the seated position. We highly recommend that you use an armless chair for practicing and learning to play the guitar. Big, soft sofas make it difficult to keep a good posture.

While sitting in a chair, with your back straight and feet a comfortable distance apart and flat on the floor, pick up your guitar by the neck with your left hand and place the indented part of the guitar body (called the “waist”) onto your right leg. Bring the guitar body close to your body and rest your right forearm on the top of the guitar body so that your right hand hangs comfortably in front of the strings over the sound hole. You should now be able to take your left hand off of the neck without the guitar tipping in either direction. Now bring the your left hand back up to the neck. Place your thumb on the back of the neck, behind the second fret. Your palm should be under the neck of the guitar, with your fingers curled around and hovering just over the strings. Compare your position to the demonstrations in the Video Lessons.

Holding the Pick. Watch Video Lesson – 4 Pick grip & Alternate Fingering. Open your right hand and turn your palm to face you. Close your hand into a loose fist. Your thumb should remain beside your index finger. Rotate your hand until your thumb’s knuckle is facing you. Now, with your left hand, slide your guitar pick between the thumb and index finger of your right hand. The pointed end of the pick should be pointing away from your fist and protruding about one half inch.

We recommend using the pick to strum the guitar, but you may prefer to use your thumb, or even brush the strings with the back of your fingers. Try them all.

Tuning Your Guitar. You should tune your guitar every time you pick it up. Therefore, we recommend tuning your guitar with an electronic tuner, as it is the quickest and easiest way. If you do no have an electron ic tuner, we recommend that you purchase one. Otherwise, you will have to learn to tune by ear.

Watch the Video Lesson – 2 Installation and tuning for step-by-step instructions.Parts of the Guitar. Throughout the lessons, we will be referring to certain parts of the guitar. Knowing the names of the parts, which we have labeled in the illustration below, will save you the time of having to keep referring back to this diagram.

The String Numbers. The string names and numbers are shown in the graphic below. We will refer to the strings of the guitar often by both its number and by what note it is tuned to, so make sure you know them.

Installing the Chord Buddy. As easy to install as it is to play, watch the Video Lesson – 2 Installation and tuning.

Holding the Guitar. Holding your guitar correctly and keeping your body in proper posture will make your guitar playing experience easier and more comfortable. The following description, along with the demonstrations in the Video Lessons will explain how to hold your guitar while in the seated position. We highly recommend that you use an armless chair for practicing and learning to play the guitar. Big, soft sofas make it difficult to keep a good posture.

While sitting in a chair, with your back straight and feet a comfortable distance apart and flat on the floor, pick up your guitar by the neck with your left hand and place the indented part of the guitar body (called the “waist”) onto your right leg. Bring the guitar body close to your body and rest your right forearm on the top of the guitar body so that your right hand hangs comfortably in front of the strings over the sound hole. You should now be able to take your left hand off of the neck without the guitar tipping in either direction. Now bring the your left hand back up to the neck. Place your thumb on the back of the neck, behind the second fret. Your palm should be under the neck of the guitar, with your fingers curled around and hovering just over the strings. Compare your position to the demonstrations in the Video Lessons.

Holding the Pick. Watch Video Lesson – 4 Pick grip & Alternate Fingering. Open your right hand and turn your palm to face you. Close your hand into a loose fist. Your thumb should remain beside your index finger. Rotate your hand until your thumb’s knuckle is facing you. Now, with your left hand, slide your guitar pick between the thumb and index finger of your right hand. The pointed end of the pick should be pointing away from your fist and protruding about one half inch.

We recommend using the pick to strum the guitar, but you may prefer to use your thumb, or even brush the strings with the back of your fingers. Try them all.

Tuning Your Guitar. You should tune your guitar every time you pick it up. Therefore, we recommend tuning your guitar with an electronic tuner, as it is the quickest and easiest way. If you do no have an electron ic tuner, we recommend that you purchase one. Otherwise, you will have to learn to tune by ear.

Watch the Video Lesson – 2 Installation and tuning for step-by-step instructions.