The New Music
Educational Project - My Ancient Guitar
Holding the plectrum
We will first review the position of the right hand
the emphasis will be on keeping the wrist and hand relaxed.
The plectrum is held between the thumb and the index
finger. We will place the plectrum so that its upper part will cover the top joint of the
finger while the thumb rests on it and holds it in place. The teacher should move from
student to student making sure that the pressure between the thumb and the index finger is
not too great, thus ensuring a somewhat flexible grasp of the plectrum.
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