Hi from a newbie

Hi there from first time poster. I just signed up about 3 weeks ago and have zero guitar experience prior. I had been planning on learning guitar when I retire in about 3 years since I stay kinda busy with 2+ jobs and all. Then I thought what the heck, even a couple minutes a day would get me going and maybe by then I can actually 'play' something.

I have an acoustic and electric, both cheapies for now, and obviously started with the core system. I've cruised through some of the other questions and answers here but still feel like such a goof trying to finger notes and chords.

I'm not very far along in the lessons, like at the melodies on first two strings. So I am wondering - how good/perfect/proficient should I be before moving on to the next lesson?

I also seem to be looking more at the tabs than the music. That helps me get my fingers in the right place but then I don't seem to 'recognize' the notes on the staff/strings.

Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.

Robb

Hey Robb, Welcome, You are on the right track..
You don't have to be perfect on a lesson to move on to the next step. Just work back lessons into each practice session .
Two tips
1. Always have your guitar in sight and handy.
2. Try and relax. If you get frustrate jump back a lesson, look ahead at the next lesson, just jam with what you know, or take a break.
It's all about having fun..
Good luck

welcome,i agree you are on track.keep in mind if ur learning a new song memorize all the notes chords ect then practice till perfect. dont give up on anything u had started ,finish what u started then move on to the next song ect.other wise you will only no bits of songs.i would rather play a complete song then 100 bit's of song;...good luck friend.axe2...

Thanks for the tips guys.