This video demonstrates how to teach proper left hand technique to your guitar class. Notice that the sequence starts out by having all students get into the properThe teacher continues the sequence by verbally giving instructions as well as physically demonstrating.
There are several key components to excellent left hand classical guitar technique, here we introduce proper position, and discuss proper left-hand individual finger placements in general:
1. Curve the fingers pointing with their tips toward the strings at all times.
2. Place each finger with the tip of the finger on the string.
3. Place fingers just behind the metal fret. Placement too far behind the fret results in a "buzz", and placement on top of the fret results in a "thump".
4. Keep wrist flat and straight (not in or out) during all beginning finger placements.
5. Keep fingers curved to the tip not reaching or flattening to the pad.
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