Originally Posted by: An.Knhi, im new to guitar and new to these forums.

I dont have a teacher, but my dads friend has given me a few chords to learn, and i am struggling. I have got the A chord so that i can get into position in around 15 seconds, but the others (E,C,D,G) are proving a struggle. I havent tried the G yet as my dads friend copied it wrong, but the others just seem to hard. I also have rather long, thin fingers wich i imagine would help.

any help would be appreciated

thanks, An.Kn

Hi An,

I'm new to playing the guitar also. But recently I bought a music book from a guy named "Alfred's Max". Apparently he teaches Guitar, Bass, Keyboard, and Drums. You can find his book in just about any place that sells musical instruments. The book cost only $14.95 and it comes with a video but in my opinion, you can't beat this price with a stick. I've been playing now for just about a week and it shows you (through a video) how to hold your hands, strum a few notes, and YES even how to play chords. And I'm only a 3rd of the way through it (I'm trying to just focus on getting better with the A Natural scale before I move on).

What I like about it most is that it seems to be designed for people (like myself) who doesn't know a "string" from a "fret". I knew absolutely NOTHING when I began and now I can play a the "A Natural Minor Scale" using 3 strings (G, D, and A) I can even read music a little, at least the basic scale anyway. I've also learned how to play the "D Minor Blues" using 2 strings (G and D).

Everything I've learned so far I've learned from this book so give it a try. I think you'll like it. And let me know what you think if you do decide to purchase it.

Have fun!

Here's a link to the book: http://www.yourmusicshop.com/v/VHS/