Learn how to hold an acoustic guitar properly with the right sitting position, guitar posture, and hand placement. This beginner guitar lesson covers how to hold the guitar neck correctly, whether you need a strap, and how to avoid tension so you can play comfortably and confidently.

In this music theory for beginners article, explore what a major scale is and the whole tones and semitones that make up the major scale.

Please download the score that accompanies this classical guitar lesson: This Espanoleta by Gaspar Sanz is a grade 3 level of study,...