Originally Posted by: tysonbaudistel

So just got a guitar for Xmas, always wanted to play. So with my wife deciding to separate, thought it was time to direct my focus to learning guitar at 43. [br][br]

ive started my lessons and I'm working on the spider legs exercise, one finger fret. And I can do my index and middle finger, but my ring finger doesn't feel right or reach the 3rd fret. Also any exercises for when pressing the strings to not hit other strings? I don't have nails ( I chew mine off lol) but I find I hit neighboring strings. [br][br]

thanks in advance guys! [br][br]

Good morning and welcome to the forum.

Go through Lisa's Fundamentals, taking your time to work on chord shapes. Pay attention to elbow position as well.

Learning anything above an eminor is going to require training your fingers right through to your shoulder. It takes time.

Keep working at it and your playing will clean itself up over time.

Good luck.