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Country, western an folk guitars have steel strings. Steel string guitars are usually played over the right leg. When playing sit up straight and maintain a good posture. Sit forward and slightly to the left. Classical guitars have nylon strings. Nylon string guitars are usually placed over the left leg. Place a footstand under the left leg and sit up straight.
Left hand fingering
Right hand fingering
Left hand holding the guitar neck.

1. Your thumb should be flat against the backside of the guitar neck.

2. Your wrist should be slightly bent to allow the fingertips to touch the fretboard easily. 

Right hand positioning

1. Your right forearm should lean on the top edge of the guitar. Your hand and wrist should not lean against the guitar.

2. The right wrist should be slightly bent to the right.

Right hand holding the pick

The pick is used with steel string guitars. Place the pick between your thumb an forefinger. Grasp the pick firmly.
 
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