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Step 1
Begin by flexing the fingers. Warm up the hand for a few seconds before playing. The tiny muscles, joints and tendons need to be stretched and relaxed in order to flex properly.
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Step 2
Place the right hand above the strings in a comfortable open hand position. Do not adopt an artificial clenched style as this will decrease the reach and restrict playing.
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Step 3
Allow the wrist to stick out a bit. This lets the fingers extend and move perpendicular to the face of the guitar.
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Step 4
Move the thumb so that it is approximately at a 45 degree angle to the guitar. The thumb acts as a sort of counterbalance.
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Step 5
Touch the strings lightly with the fingertips to get a feel for the subtle movements necessary for correct flamenco guitar hand posture.






