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davazn
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davazn
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05/07/2008 2:34 pm
Ok so I have embarked on a mission to master the guitar, I am very musically inclined being able to play drums, trombone, and the viola but this particular instrument is giving me all kinds of trouble, I am not sure if it is due to the fact that I have large hands or what but I am having some issues completing a few of the tight build cords like A for instance, there just does not seem to be enough room for my 3 fingers in the fret no matter how I try it. The instrument I have mastered were all taught to me by a live teacher so learning on my own is a new concept for me but one I am determined to complete.

Now for my question, how much time should I spend on each lesson? The intro video stated that the course is meant to take a few weeks but I am wondering exactly how much time I should spend on them. Do I stay on 1 lesson until I have mastered it? By master I mean play it as good as Chris and the other instructors do? If not what would you suggest?

I am also wondering what I should be practicing daily to say increase my speed and ability to move between cords fluently. I have noticed that all of the instructors can play the scales very fast which leads me to believe they have practiced them for a great while am I thinking right here? Should cord drills be a part of my daily routine? Thanks in advance for everything and wish me luck!!
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