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mjgodin
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mjgodin
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10/10/2020 4:09 pm

Hi Susan,

Have you tried playing any songs? Try some of the "Made Easy" ones. Some of these are just two or three chords in very repetitive sequence so you get your practice in making the chord changes, but with the added fun of playing music. You got it keep it fun. Thats what keeps you motivated to continue. Doing constant exercises and drills will burn you out quickly. Keep going on with your lessons, but every now and then check out the song library and search on the "Made Easy " or Beginner level songs that have the chords you've learned. Caren Anderson is great at teaching them as not only does she teach the song, but gives advice on different ways of making the chord shapes to make it easier for beginners to transition between them.

One trick I learned on the A chord was to use my last three fingers instead of first three. Provided you've got some strength and dexterity in your pinky. It's a little easier to cram those three in that second fret.

Good Luck,

Moe