Now to the point. The correct method of holding the guitar is illustrated by the banjo artists of the day. The position is best shown by a drawing accompanying this article. The ideal position is such that the performer cannot see the frets of the guitar and therefore learns to play without watching his left hand. The ideal position, then, is the one which enables the performer to keep his eye on his audience.
Every person acknowledges the power of the human eye.
It is in the power of any guitar player to do this if he will try. Judging by the words of this living exemplar of grace in guitar playing, the art of holding the instrument is easily acquired. If the beginner starts with the determination to hold the instrument correctly, the remarks of the guitarist may be true. Having once acquired the awkward position usually seen, it is a most difficult task to correct the faults that have been learned and few persons have the perseverance to change to the position which is certain to be adopted by all guitar artists as time progresses. The advantages of the new position are so numerous that they could be named by the score.