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To: LouAvul

Yes, practise and I was wondering if there are some helpfull tips when practicing. Like stay relaxed and don’t move more fingers than you have to. And keep your fingers close to the fretboard.


55 posted on 03/28/2026 9:06:23 AM PDT by BEJ
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To: BEJ
Do what's best for you and what equipment you have. If you have a budget acoustical guitar it's going to require a different fretboard discipline than if you have a Gibson Les Paul Traditional.

What's your goal? Backing up your own vocals with simple songs? Billy Gibbons (lead guitarist/vocalist for ZZ Top) joked about entertaining audiences with the same 3 chords for 30 years.

You also can go to youtube and search: "tips for learning guitar." Peruse their suggestions, maybe?

It's a fluid process. Keith Richards discovered he played better if he removed the sixth string, an 'E.'

They all have their own techniques. Many play with their fret hand thumb hanging over the neck. Many think that thumb should be on the back of the neck for greater finger range. Etc. You have to find your own groove.

76 posted on 03/28/2026 11:29:28 AM PDT by LouAvul (I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6)
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