One of the most common mistakes beginners make is improper posture and hand position on the guitar. This often leads to tension, discomfort, fatigue, and can even block technique.

Tips to avoid this mistake:

– Sit up straight and place the guitar securely on your leg (for classical guitar) or in a comfortable position.

– Keep your fretting hand and wrist relaxed — don’t press the strings too hard.

– Check your posture regularly, ideally in front of a mirror, to ensure the guitar is in the correct position.

Sources:

– GuitarSpace – Beginner Guitar Mistakes to Avoid (https://guitarspace.org/tips/beginner-guitar-mistakes-to-avoid-and-how-to-fix-them/)

– Bed Hair Guitarist – 10 Beginner Guitar Mistakes (https://www.bedhairguitarist.com/beginner-guitar-10-mistakes)

– Bridge Music – 5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Learning Guitar (https://bridgemusic.in/blog/5-common-mistakes-to-avoid-when-learning-to-play-the-guitar)