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studysession
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08/08/2010 1:39 pm
Hi there - this is my first post to the forum. I just started with the guitar 2 and 1/5 weeks ago so I really shouldn't be frustrated...

I bought a Fender acoustic and a Starcaster Fender electric with AMP bundle.

I am practicing and practicing and practicing and I am having a hard time switching between the chords I have learned without a long pause to switch my fingers. I watch so many play and they do it without very little effort and not miss a beat.... Can't wait till I get that far.

Thanks!
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08/08/2010 3:42 pm
Hey & welcome!
Originally Posted by: studysessionI just started with the guitar 2 and 1/5 weeks ago so I really shouldn't be frustrated...

It can be frustrating & it is a good thing to admit it. :)

But it is also good you realize it is going to take time & a lot of practice. Good you are willing to put in the time to do it also! Be patient with yourself. Try to enjoy the process. Best of success with it.
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08/08/2010 3:43 pm
Thanks! Yeah just needed to vent somewhere. :) I am enjoying it. Just somedays wish it was easier to switch between chords more smoothly. ;)
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08/08/2010 6:06 pm
Originally Posted by: studysessionHi there - this is my first post to the forum. I just started with the guitar 2 and 1/5 weeks ago


Two and one fifth's weeks ago :confused: My brain is not wired for that math
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08/08/2010 9:41 pm
Practice, Practice and more practice, Dont stay too long on one thing where you are going to get frustrated, Do it till it bothers you and then stop, play something you like and then go back to work. It all comes together with practice and go slow, enjoy the ride
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08/08/2010 9:45 pm
Originally Posted by: hunter1801Two and one fifth's weeks ago :confused: My brain is not wired for that math



Funny - I meant to put 1/2 not 1/5..... :) Blame it on the big fingers and little keyboard - :)

Thanks for the support everybody... Been spending this weekend trying to get this switching between chords down. I know it all comes with time but sometimes it does get frustrating....

Yeah - I do stop and move to something else and come back. Otherwise I would got insane. :)
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08/09/2010 1:41 pm
Hi studysesson..
Welcome to GT..
You might run thru this lesson from Lisa McCormick..

http://www.guitartricks.com/lesson.php?input=11329

good luck and keep on pickin'
Gordon
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08/09/2010 1:55 pm
Keep practicing and it'll come.

Makes a pleasant change from people suffering with finger pain! No problems in that direction?

Dave.
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08/09/2010 3:34 pm
Originally Posted by: hunter1801Two and one fifth's weeks ago :confused: My brain is not wired for that math
I think it comes down to 2 weeks, 1 day, and 6 hours :p

When it comes to chord changing smoothly, there really is no magic bullet or shortcut, just good ol practice.
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08/11/2010 9:26 pm
Originally Posted by: compart1Hi studysesson..
Welcome to GT..
You might run thru this lesson from Lisa McCormick..

http://www.guitartricks.com/lesson.php?input=11329

good luck and keep on pickin'
Gordon


You know, I'm new here, but that's what I REALLY love about this place. It's not so much the instruction videos, but that they have SO many that every little thing that you want to know, or are having trouble with, you can find a video that gives help....just amazing :)
Quickly advancing from inept to semi-ept
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08/11/2010 9:38 pm
Hey studysession,

About 4 years ago I tried to learn to play the guitar (without guitartricks.com) and I bought one of those bundles with and amp. I was having the hardest time with chords and everything so I gave up. Sold everything. I recently was given another starter strat and was having the same problems because of my big fingers. Well I finally learned that different guitars have different nut widths. So a wider nut width has more room for my fingers. I wish I knew that four years ago.

Anyways, I bought a PRS Tremonti that has a wide neck and it's night and day. I am having so much fun and get less frustrated. Plus with guitartricks.com they have everything laid out perfect to learn.

My 2 cents.

- Bobby
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