ne thing I will add. It's been said that this is common when you first start learning but I find that when I start to learn a new progression such as a power chord followed bu an open chord or a lesson introduces a new chord I regress back to pressing harder than necessary. Just something to keep in the back of your mind. [br]Also, I have to agree about practicing for shorter times each day. I found that if I have a few minutes during the day if I have a Couple minutes I'll pick up the guitar and practice the left hand movements.