Originally Posted by: johns33031Hi all - Suddenly things seem to have clicked for me and I am able to change chords, make up melodies, play more cleanly.[/quote]
Sounds like progress! Congrats!
[quote=johns33031]Ive noticed that sometimes unplayed strings- usually the A I think -- will ring out. and continue to vibrate, muddying the sound- any thoughts?
Muting will fix this. You have to find a way to use the palm of your fretting hand, or the fingertips of your fretting hand to mute strings you do not want to ring. Muting is an extra layer of refinement in technique that you have to add after you can get notes to sound.
I have a standalone tutorial focused completely on muting issues. The first couple lesson in the tutorial are aimed at beginner level muting.
https://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=2281
Hope that helps!
