Originally Posted by: Guitar Tricks AdminI would suggest a couple things.

First, start training your ear and ability to keep time with a metronome (you can use the Guitar Tricks one or there are plenty of metronome apps). Once you get used to playing with a raw "click track" it'll be easier to play along with songs.

Secondly, start with just root notes or root chords when you pay along with a track and don't worry so much about the full tab.

How long have you been playing? I know it takes some time to develop the comfort to play along. Several months to a year isn't unusual.

Hope this helps.

I definantly agree with the admin on this one. Especially about the metronome exercise. When I started out playing along to songs I learned from tablature in the beginning, sometimes I'd have to take a step back for a moment and just play along to the drum beat or a metronome set to the same pace. I suppose the transition from just hearing your guitar to hearing 4 or five others playing along can sometimes jumble focus. Stay consistent and you'll have it down packed in no time