F Major scale troubles.

Ugh... My pinky does not want to cooperate. I can get the C on the second string, but, getting the F on the first string... Well... I get what sounds like a dying animal. :o

Are there freeboard exercises that are good for barring?

Also... Is the guitar really only for long fingered people? I bet Schlegel can reach from the first fret all the way to the 7th with ease. He's got some long fingers. :D


*EDIT*
Is it cheating if I don't play the high F? I mean really... Chords are 1,3,5 of a scale right? We are only playing the high F because it's easy. However, i recall it being said that there are some times we wont play certain notes in a chord because you can't or it's not convenient... Well.. It's not convenient for me :D

I am a beginner as well and had trouble with barre chords. I persisted and built calluses, etc...After a while, I looked towards my guitar instead of at myself. I started experimenting with different guitar brands as well as types at my local guitar stores. In a nut shell, I found that, for me, different guitar brands and shapes made a difference for me. With some guitars, I could easily nail the barre chords...others, not so good.

In summary, it is true when they say that you need to find your guitar that suits you, your fingers, and size. Different guitars have different size frets, necks, bodies etc...It may not be you, per se, but the guitar that is slowing you down, especially if it is a guitar under $150.

Having said that, a good musician can make a knock off guitar sound great! Keep practicing. :rolleyes: