Re: Notes from a 8 week beginner to people just starting
Originally Posted by
bigmomma
I too am both a beginner and have smallish hands. I try to practice at least an hour a day and have got some" nice callouses". My teacher has me learning barred chords which were frustrating at first, but now can do them. My best advice beginner to beginner is practice, practice and more practice. Set up is crucial. Best of luck with your new adventure.
My hands are quite small too, and there are some things that I just won't be able to do (e.g., a classic G chop), but that's ok because one can still make due. I find picking to be the biggest challenge but the barre chords have come nicely. I'm 1.5 yrs into playing and while I'm disappointed with my pace of improvement, I'm having a ton of fun learning to play, and playing with my nephews once or twice a year has been a real treat. That's been my only 'group playing' but I emphasize others' comments that finding a supportive session is not only helpful but inspiring. The Cafe' has been a great help with 'gear' issues, as I've ushered the nephews into "recording" in the last year, which has also been an enjoyable learning experience for me. Regrets... only having started so late....
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