Originally Posted by: CribloI have been practicing with a guitar book ever since I bought my guitar on saturday. It was a struggle just to tune it, and more of a struggle to pick up the really basic concepts of reading the music. I wanted to know if anyone knew a good instructional book for the fundamentals, my book is good, but it assumes you know a little, and where I am, I know nothing.

Also, my roommate brought home some cords to play a few songs, and many of the cords it felt I physically COULD NOT do, let alone do in the middle of a song. Are there any tips for holding the guitar or anything? I'm using my finger tips to try these cords, and there's always one string being pressed wrong.

Right on man!!
dont worry I felt the same way. It took me a full 2 weeks to master changing from E to A chords. Since you got it on Saturday and today is umm Monday, its only three days!!! With time, you will regret making this thread cause you will master it as long as you practice.

btw, dont be embarresed about these kinds of questions no one will laugh