Originally Posted by: jjmatt47
at least in the 1st position (1st 5 frets - right?)[/QUOTE]
RightOriginally Posted by: jjmatt47When I look at a sheet of music - should I be seeing the note (a "C") or a position (1st fret, 2nd string) or both ?
When you look at the note, you should know that it is C. Obviousely if you are going to play it, you'd need to know where it is on the fretboard, so you do both by default.
[QUOTE=jjmatt47]
I find I struggle through the 1st playing and then I move "relatively" because I know where we are going (up or down, x "steps")
This feels as if I am "cheating" because I am not "reading", so much as reacting
What should I be thinking about/practicing ?
No idea what you are trying to say/ask here.