I am also a relative newbie here and have struggled with the F chord for 2 months also with no hope of ever mastering it.

I posted this problem on the board a short time ago and was amazed at the many helpful respones I received.

It was very surprising to discover how many experienced players had wrestled with the same issue at one time or another.

The one common theme was the old adage Practice * Practice * Practice

So listening to the kind folks here and the great instructors I kept plugging away every day. Guess what, In 3 days of concentrating on this chord I actually got it. Not quite sure what I did right but after hitting it the 1st time I was able to repeat it.

Now if I could only do the same with Barre Chords :eek:

Keep with it every day and don't let it frustrate you and before you know it you will have it down pat.

Best Of Luck

Jazzn