Originally Posted by: maggiorUsing the fingering for the G chord that involves the pink can feel very awkward at first, but it comes in handy as Slipin points out.

When the first finger is freed up, it can be used to play a Gsus4 easily by adding the C on the second string (first fret). You can also play a Gadd9 by adding the A note on the 3rd string (2nd fret). As you are strumming, you use these and ornamentation notes to add some spice.

With the other fingering for the G chord (pinky not used at all), none of this is available.

I can play a few beetle songs but I watched the one lesson and it starts with the basic G and after a while she starts showing a different cord for the G.
I'm not a pro and I thing throwing everything at me like that just gets me to the point where I decide to stick with the easy way.
Yes it sets you up for another cord but this is supposed to be for beginners?
BOB LECH