So glad I found this thread. I was so frustrated last night I almost pulled a Pete Townshend and smashed my guitar!

I am 57 and a complete beginner. Its been about three weeks and I have been practicing at least an hour every day. I find that I can play the melodies fine until I try to play with "the band". I get completely lost on both hands. I bought a metronome and have been practicing at slower speeds which seems to be helping. I split my practice time to half melodies and half chords.

Helpful to see others have the same issues. No one ever said it would be easy, we just have to hang in there.