Thanks to you both, I will follow your suggestions, it will give a bit of a structure to my practising.
Rich. 
2 17-03-11 21:18:39
Re: Learning progress (13 replies, posted in Newbie Section)
bigiain wrote:
a am f b aswell learn them then practise changing from chord to chord
Thanks Iain. Will make a start on trying to learn them.
Rich.
4 17-03-11 20:45:13
Re: Learning progress (13 replies, posted in Newbie Section)
Thanks for the tips, yes I am right handed, I will make sure my finger nails are kept trim.
Just wondered, which chords do you suggest I should be practising first?
I currently know the finger positions for em e, dm d, c, g and I practise switching between them, slowly at the moment!!! 
As I said before, I am raw to this, so any help would be really helpful, I really want to take on board thoughts from you guys.
Rich.
5 16-03-11 06:36:49
Topic: Learning progress (13 replies, posted in Newbie Section)
Hi all.
I am still keeping my practise going, around 30-40 mins a day.
I am practising trying to get all the chords I know to sound clean and clear.
A couple of questions: I sometimes catch one of the other strings with the inside of my fingernail when moving from one chord to another, they are pretty short, but do you think I need to trim them right back, or will this be avoided in time?
And does anyone have any tips regarding switching chords, it does take a few seconds to change from one to another, are there any things I can do to help with this, or is it just a case of practise shorting the time down.
I am not trying to move on to quickly, I am still practising the same thing, and my fingers are on the way to not hurting so much, I think!
Rich.
6 12-03-11 06:42:37
Re: Just started to learn (40 replies, posted in Newbie Section)
Hi all.
Thanks for the help with my questions.
I like a broad range of music and artists really, not really got favorite bands or anything, more favorite songs.
Although I do like Fleetwood Mac, the Beatles that sort of thing.
I guess my goal at the moment is to try to be good enough to play a few basic songs that people know at the moment.
I would love one day to be able to play a few of my favorites, albatross being one such song. But I know I am a long long way off being able to try to tackle something like that, if I ever do become good enough.
I have watched a few people peform it on YouTube, I am just in awe of them!
Rich.
7 11-03-11 06:43:39
Topic: Just started to learn (40 replies, posted in Newbie Section)
Hi all.
Sorry if my questions have been asked before, but only just joined and have not had time to scan through all past threads.
I have been practising on my acoustic guitar for around a week or so. I did have a go at learning a couple of years ago, but drifted from it because of becoming a father etc.
I know the finger positions for a few chords, and I am practising tryiing to be able to hold them down without buzzing or muted strings.
Just wondered, how long roughly it takes for my fingers to stop hurting! I practice most evenings for around 40 mins, as I read somewhere that practising regular and often is better than a 3 hour stint at a time. (Dont know if that is correct?)
Also, can anyone recommend and websites/software to use for future lessons.
I have a copy of eguitar method, and Jamorama, (dont know if they are any good?) I guess a guitar teacher would be the best option, but finances etc.
I am a complete begginer here, so I am sorry if I am asking very basic stuff. 
Thanks in advance.
Rich.
8 11-03-11 06:32:56
Topic: Newbie (7 replies, posted in Introduce yourself)
Hi all.
Just started at trying to learn the guitar.
I am 35, and live in the south of the UK.
Going to be spending most of my time in the newbie section! 
Regards,
Richard.
