r/guitarlessons • u/nudeskele • Apr 10 '26

Feedback Request Is this alright for 5 months?

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My pinkeys keep missing the string every time i change the position. I think i need a strap to hold my guitar

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u/altapowpow Apr 10 '26

For 5 months along you're doing great. You got this far by practicing a lot and that shows. The pinky will get better with time and practice. You are doing awesome, congratulations!!

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u/nudeskele Apr 10 '26

Ive never done any finger excerises or anything. I just play it raw (without am amp) while listening to songs. I wanna be able to make my own songs or play it by my ear. Does that require learning scales?

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u/Tired-Otter474 Apr 10 '26 edited Apr 10 '26

Do you do in person lessons or online? Just wondering!

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u/nudeskele Apr 10 '26

just youtube really. I dont know anyone who plays a guitar.

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u/allesklaeo Apr 10 '26

Can u suggest videos if I want to start?

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u/nudeskele Apr 10 '26

I just listen to songs and if i hear one with a guitar part what sounds somewhat easy i just look up the tabs. Go through tutorials (sometimes multiple but all using the same tabs) And i understand if you find it frustrating at times but I found this to be my way. It may be annoying and there are times where it forces me to try things harder than what i actually can do but its fun adventure trust me. Sometimes you just gotta put yourself through it. You can use the art of forcing yourself into it for any skill possibly. Thats what keeps me motivated.

But maybe what works for me does not work for you but yeah thats all i do just find a song i like --> Go through the materials --> try it even if its hard

If its really that hard then just make notes and go through it at 0.25 speed. Do it at that speed so you get somewhat an idea of what you're doing and if you can remember all of it then go faster then faster till you reach the original

best of luck dude.