Playing the guitar is a great way to relax and have some fun. But if you don’t know how to hold the neck of the guitar properly, you’ll quickly find yourself getting frustrated. Holding the neck of the guitar correctly will help you play more accurately and comfortably, and it will also help you avoid injuries.
There are a few different ways to hold the neck of the guitar, but the most common way is to use your thumb to support the neck from behind and your fingers to fret the strings. Your thumb should be placed behind the neck, about halfway between the nut and the body of the guitar. Your fingers should be placed on the strings, just behind the frets.