I'm new to the guitar started end of September, and I'm having major problems with finger positioning on strings/chords. I practice the essential chords for beginners daily and review the videos total time about 60 minutes weekdays. But no matter how much I try I cant properly position my fingers where they must be either the fingers do not stretch across the frets or I find my fingers laying on other strings. This is a problem as I cant even think about changing chords due to my finger positioning issue. Out of the 14 Essential chords I can only play 4, this is my trying since end of September.
I consider my fingers to be normal length, width and no issues with my hands. I'm really stuck, I would request some honest opinions concerning my issue with chords.
Bob
Hi Bob,
Take it very slow at first. Try to visualize in your mind the chord shape and form it with your fingers. Very slowly place your fingers in position for the chord you want to fret., slow enough that they come down in the correct position, not so fast that you make a mistake. Keep you fingers as perpindicular to the fretboard as possible. Strum the chord to make sure it sounds clean. Take your hand off and repeat for as long as it takes to form it properly.
It gets pretty dull I know but keep at it, speed will come.
Ken