Hi John!

Like pretty much everyone else I imagine, I dreaded and subsequently struggled with the F chord. But, as icon269 suggested, just stick with it no matter how bad it sounds and you will get there. While learning it, I spent a few minutes each day dedicated to perfecting this chord while still moving on with other lessons. Seemed impossible for awhile, but eventually with much trial and error my fingers seemed to find where they needed to be and now the F chord is just another chord. And, it didn't take all that long, just a couple of weeks befor that magic moment where I realized I was doing it right. So keep at it and don't get discouraged and you'll be there in no time!

Branden