Sit upright, guitar body on your right thigh (if right-handed). Neck angled up slightly so your fretting wrist stays neutral.
- Left thumb behind the neck, roughly opposite your middle finger. - Fingertips (not pads) press the strings, just behind the fret. - Hold the pick between thumb and side of index finger, loose but firm.
Tension is the enemy. If your shoulder creeps up, reset.