Posture and freedom of movement
- Develop an appropriate relaxed posture and hand position, in line with the learner’s physiology, age and muscle development:
- supporting and balancing the instrument comfortably (without the hands)
- maintaining the guitar at the appropriate angle by either using a foot stool or raising the guitar with a suitable support.
- ensuring that both hands can move freely
Ensure that learners adopt a balanced and relaxed posture. Ask them to adjust the footstool independently to the height of the chair.
Begin a group lesson with a game to see who can demonstrate the best posture.
Ask learners to observe each other’s posture and suggest how improvements can be made. Discuss elements of successful posture with learners.
A mirror can be useful for checking the sitting position. Video-recording could also be used for this purpose, but it is vital to check the policy of the school or other organisation you are working in with regards to any form of recording. Children must never be videoed without parental consent and all policies regarding use and storage of recordings must be adhered to.
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