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#285414 - 09/06/11 10:04 AM
Old complete novice saying Hi.
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ShortFingers
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Registered: 09/06/11
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Loc: Edinburgh
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Hi everyone, just bought myself a Yamaha F310 acoustic and looking forward to learning a few chords, any tips welcome.
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#285416 - 09/06/11 11:16 AM
Re: Old complete novice saying Hi.
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deanoet
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#285421 - 09/06/11 12:19 PM
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Lester
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Yes, start simple. That is good advice.
http://justinguitar.com/ is one of the most popular online tutors.
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#285422 - 09/06/11 12:58 PM
Re: Old complete novice saying Hi.
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ShortFingers
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Registered: 09/06/11
Posts: 17
Loc: Edinburgh
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Hi thanks for the welcome, one thing ad like to ask I just cant get to grips with my left hand round the neck holding down the strings, feels like my fingers are too short !
Hence the name.
How did yous overcome this problem ?
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#285427 - 09/06/11 03:10 PM
Re: Old complete novice saying Hi.
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DaveBass
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Don't worry, my fingers are short -- I can only just about stretch an octave on a standard keyboard -- and I don't have problems playing most guitar chords.
Research has found that beginners push down far too hard with their left hand, about twice as hard as experienced players. It's not a matter of brute force, it's all about getting your fingers and thumb and wrist in the right places and orientations. This is almost impossible to describe but easier to show. If you know a guitarist, ask them to show you how they do it.
Lessons from a properly trained teacher are very valuable for beginners because they stop you getting into bad habits which are hard to put right later. So I'd encourage you to have a few lessons as early as possible.
Dave
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#285437 - 10/06/11 07:55 AM
Re: Old complete novice saying Hi.
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ShortFingers
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Registered: 09/06/11
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Loc: Edinburgh
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Hi Guys, thanks a lot for the positive feedback, al keep in mind what you all have said and let you know how am doing, looking forward to 'sair fingers'
John.
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#286722 - 02/08/11 03:10 AM
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Jocko
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I often find my left thumb anchoring the underside of the fretboard where most people would still have it hanging over the top. This could be looked at as a bad habit but hey it works for my little digits
Dom. If you have a look at how classical guitar SHOULD be played it is as you describe here. Nothing wrong with that method.
John: Welcome. Do your "Sair" fingers reside noth of the border?
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