Originally Posted by: efisher0

Hi,

I have now been playing for almost a month and have entered what I the "suck less than I used to" phase. I am moving along in the beginer lessions and notice my progress.

What I have noticed is that it is, (not surprisingly,) much easier to play when I am looking at my hands while playing. Is this a bad habit that I need to avoid?

Thanks,

Eric

Nothing to worry about. Looking at your guitar while playing isn't an issue really. Normal when you start out and as time goes on, you'll just kinda look elsewhere naturally. You just kinda do. Not even something you think about. Even then, you could be playing for decades and when you're learning something new, you'll probably look at the fretboard. No biggie. So put the idea that 'looking versus not looking' is even an issue out of your head. You've got bigger guitar-fish to fry!