How to Find a Good Left Hand Position on the Classical Guitar

This video is from Douglas Niedt's classical guitar technique tip, "How to Find a Good Left-Hand Position for the Classical Guitar." The link is: https://douglasniedt.com/lefthandposi....

Unlock the secrets to mastering the left-hand positions on the classical guitar with this comprehensive guide! In 'How to Find a Good Left Hand Position on the Classical Guitar,' we explore the two essential left-hand positions: the Parallel Hand Position and the Slanted Hand Position.

t is a nearly one-hour comprehensive guitar lesson on positioning your left hand. I explain the parallel and slanted hand positions, the pros and cons of each, when to use them, and how to use and position the left-hand thumb. But this isn't just for beginners. Even if you've been playing for a long time I think you will learn something new.

You may not be able to watch the entire video in one sitting, or you may want to come back to a particular part. Here is a list of some of the topics I discuss with the time code for each:

00:56 The two left-hand positions

04:06 The parallel hand position

05:19 Five ways to find the parallel hand position.

15:14 Details of the parallel hand position

17:02 Video shot of the difference between the parallel and slanted hand positions

19:16 Placing the fingers perpendicularly on the strings

20:50 Moving from string to string with the parallel hand position

24:43 The pencil trick

26:23 Basics to remember

27:23 All about the left-hand thumb (this is a technique tip in itself)

31:39 The thumb is a passive participant (this point is crucial)

38:32 The wide range of left-hand positions

40:06 The slanted hand position

47:17 The advantages of the parallel hand position

49:59 The parallel hand position may not be suitable for beginners

Whether you're a beginner looking to build a strong foundation or an experienced player aiming to refine your technique, this video is your go-to resource for left-hand positioning on the classical guitar. Dive in and elevate your playing to the next level! #ClassicalGuitar #GuitarTechnique #LeftHandPosition"