Originally Posted by: ross.cWow, this thread should be required reading for Absolute Beginners.
I just decided to learn about 2 weeks ago and I had almost convinced myself that there's something wrong with my left hand...I can barely reach across 3 frets with 3 fingers, never mind the strings. I don't even want to talk about my pinky.
I'm relieved to know this is (hopefully) something that can be overcome with continued practice and patience.
Thanks.
Absolutely! And do the exercises that are most challenging. Exercises that make you spread those fingers and force you to use that pinky. Just keep at it!