Originally Posted by: DukeSewellSwitch from chords to chords faster.

All I know are the Em, Dm, C, D, and G. I am new to the guitar.

I am asking when do you switch chords and how if that makes sense.
Thanks!
-Duke

It's like riding a bike, in that you have to get up to speed. Trying to play 'at speed' only messes you up. I was teaching my wife Joan Jett's 'I love Rock -n- Roll' to help her get up to speed since it was easy. First thing she learned, the phrase 'get up to speed' is key. Learn a song but work on the changes slowly until they become more comfortable.

The first song I learned back when was Rush's 'Fly By Night'. The chords weren't tough but there was a little lead-like riff after the opening/primary chords. I just sat there and played it all slowly until I could get it doen and play it clean. When I did it with a slowed speed, I was able to get a feel for the change and by doing it slow and with repetition. If there's a riff I fancy learning these days, I still do it the same way. Nice and slow.

It's hard not to want to do it full speed and as you get good, some stuff you will. Others will still take work...Do it but do it slowly. My thoughts