This document provides instruction on proper right hand technique for playing guitar. It introduces the P-I-M-A finger naming system and covers the two main right hand strokes - apoyando ("rest stroke") where the finger rests on the next lower string, and tirando ("free stroke") where the finger is pulled away. Examples are given of techniques like broken chords and arpeggios along with video links demonstrating the strokes.

1. Right Hand TechniqueTaught by KingsleysHouse

2. In this class we will focus on your right hand

3. First, check out the video I uploaded for a visual guide to proper right hand fingering

4. P- ThumbI- IndexM- MiddleA- RingYour Fingers!

5. Apoyando- “Rest Stroke”Tirando- “Free Stroke”There are two main ways of playing guitar

6. Rest Stroke- After plucking a string, land your finger on the next lower string.Makes a stronger, firmer sound than tirandoVisual:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2runviQRmXgApoyando

7. Pull away from a string; do not touch the next lower string.Helpful with chords and multiple notesGenerally fasterVisual: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8TIwGuxgv4&feature=channelTirando

8. Broken Chords Arpeggios