I learned how to play guitar when I was in my 30's. I still have that guitar and picked it up again last year. Got a subscription to this site a year ago and started practicing daily. It's an acoustic guitar, still love the tone.

I got in to playing long enough and consistently enough to develop some callouses on my fingertips. And could play the chords.

My problem and frustration comes from knowing the chords but not able to make the transitions to other chords fast enough to keep in tempo.

I used to play fairly well in my 30's, but I've turned 60 this year. I even bought a Varigrip to strengthen my left hand fingers. Maybe I'm just remembering how much easier it was for me 30 years ago and gave up too soon this year.

One suggestion that a electric guitar friend gave me was to put electric strings on my guitar for a while, but he said the tone might not be the same. I've played musical instruments since I was a kid so I know bad tone. That would discourage me even further.

Any suggestions?