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# Get Started Playing

 [  Michael Palmisano @michael  ](/user/4/view)Let’s go over a few basic things before we start playing:

1\. Posture

It’s very important to have good posture while playing: Sit straight up, have your heels on the ground, and keep the guitar flush with your body. Also, keep your…

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