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danv66
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04/26/2020 4:41 am
Originally Posted by: cserwin1047

Hi there!

I think I belong on this thread in particular. Im 54, and just starting out. Ive tried in the past with youtube video tutorials, and gave up. I think this method on GT is a well rounded methodical approach, which no doubt increases your opportunities to succeed.

I found the spider legs exercise nearly impossible, on my first time trying this exercise yesterday.

I understand that coordination comes with time, and hopefully the flexibility comes in time as well.

Good comments here that help me understand that mastery of each step along the way isnt required to progress to the next step. I'll keep at it, trying my best on the spider legs drill each day.

Good luck Kelly, and hang in there. Seems the measure of success is not necessarily mastery of each exercise along the way, but an exercise that challenges, and simply helps in the development of skills, flexibility and coordination along the way.

Chris

hi Chris,

tell me you've mastered the guitar now. I'm 48 and having all these same issues. It will be motivating to hear others like me can get through it