first week in chord question

Just started the major chords lesson in GF1. Now some of the chords such as the A Major I can play just using two fingers, as in holding the two strings next to each other down together with on finger. Is it a bad thing that will hurt u later comming up with your own way of playing a chord or should I really be focusing on the instructors version of the chords? I wasnt sure if there was a specific reason to bend my fingers in ways they have never been before :P In the meantime I guess Ill continue to try it the correct way. I really struggle with changing chords.

Hey Ironeagle76,
Some people have larger fingers than others, I know a few players that make an A chord that way. A picking buddy of mine named Redd, has huge fingers. He is a great player, but he doesn't make chords the same way I do. there are several chords he had to restructure because of the size of his fingers. I don't really think it will hurt you in the long run, it didn't slow him down any, and he's one of the best lead players I know. He says it makes it easier for him to block strings, when he's playing a solo. You asked a good question, and one important thing to remember is, if you think you have something that might work against you, figure out a way to make it work for you. It seems like you've done that, so keep on picking.

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