When I first started guitar many years ago, I really didn't understand chords at all. I did know that chords were made of notes that sounded good toge...

I don't believe in limiting myself to any number of chords until I get the finger positions perfected. I figure the greater variety provides more pra...

Slodog, a couple of tips from another beginner.For the troubles are with the A chord. You can use the usual fingers x01230 (for EADGBE strings and 1=i...

Hey PatIMHO you should learn all the open chord shapes right at the start and worry about sounding them perfectly later. I learned the open ones firs...

Some here may tell you to get them down perfect before moving on, and I'm sure some will, but ............ Way back in the 70's when I was learning, I...

Also beware of prolonged dishwashing. It's Platex Living Gloves for you from now on. Soaking your hands in hot water will soften up your calluses. l...

beware the shower now..Why what happens?

are you doing the two chords through your own free will or is a mentor drilling it into you? Yeah,its called the Guitar for Dummies book ! LOL.. :lol:...

When I joined this forum I was a beginner and asked the same type of questions for a couple years, the answer invariably will be practice and you'll g...

[) are you doing the two chords through your own free will or is a mentor drilling it into you? Yeah,its called the Guitar for Dummies book ! LOL.. :l...

Not abnormal at all, but go ahead and throw that D into your practice routine. You can handle it.Thanks alot !!