Originally Posted by: ChristopherSchlegel

What kind of guitar are you using?

Also, if you aren't using a strap then I strongly encouarge you to get one & start using it. It will help keep the guitar positioned properly without your hands & arms having the addtional task of holding the guitar while also playing notes!

Hope that helps! Please ask more if necessary & best of success!

Hi Chris, thanks for your reply..

I actually have both an acoustic and an electric. I started out with the acoustic, but the idea is to practice with both to get used to their differences.

Unfortunately I cannot use a strap with the acoustic. For extra info, it's a Cordoba C5 guitar.

I will try out your tips on the next practice session and see how it goes :)

Regarding pressure and all, it kind of leads into a different question I havem and wondering if it's the same answer "sort of":

How come unless we apply enough pressure on a string over a fret the sound either doesn't happen or buzzes, yet when I see videos of people who already know how to play, it seems as though they barely touch the strings to produce the notes? (nor noticeable on electric).