Well thanks for that reply- yes a few linguistic mistakes there. My “problem” is being able to arch my 3rd from left finger enough to hold down the 3 rd fret on the 6 th open G no matter how I seem to “attack” this string and from what angle some part of my finger stops the A from vibrating

It seems as though in order to hold down I have to be some contortionist- I have been practicing for 3 weeks now - not every day @ 30-40 mins every other day and whilst the rest of notes. (I am not even thinking about chords yet until I know I can nail the basics). I have to reach right round under the neck and this then pulls my arm out of shape.

I suppose it’s a learning curve but one that at the moment is proving difficult and this is the only the beginning.

Many years ago I remember having the same kind of stumbling block and “gave up” telling myself not everyone is cut out to be a rock star.

Unfortunately my mind is still trying to convince me otherwise. Thanks for the words of encouragement . I will stick at it and maybe, soon I hope my finger will hit the spot time after time then I can move on

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