Practice

http://www.tabs4acoustic.com/en/guitar-lessons/practicing-chord-change-102.html

Right now I need to practice more. The one thing that is very difficult is changing chords quickly. When I try to play a song it is very choppy because I have to pause in between each different chord to set my fingers in place. I know the only way I will get better is if I practice, but the quick changing is a challenge for me. I found this website on tips for changing chords. I am hoping it will help me.

Here are some tips I found on changing chords...

Go slowly and focus on your left hand. If you go too fast and you miss your shot, you're wasting your time. You’re not in a hurry so don’t jump the guns.

Try to identify the movement of each finger before playing for real. If you get to see the "trajectory" of each of your fingers, you will manage much better. Do not move a finger if you do not know where to go.

The goal is to save the movement. Avoid unnecessary movement and try to take the shortest route.

To help us save the movement and to gain speed later, try not to lift the fingers too high. Lift them just enough not so as not to touch the strings, but not more!

With the goal of achieving a « perfect » movement, try to move all fingers simultaneously. Moving three fingers at the same time is for sure faster than moving one after another

There is also a lesson available on this website. I will watch it when I am at home with my guitar.

youtube and free falling

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppoiecarX-o

yourguitarstage.com

Strings:
Eddy
Ate
Dynamite
Good
Bye
Eddy

http://www.e-chords.com/chords/tom-petty/free-fallin
Free Falling- Tom Petty
What I want to be able to play and then maybe sing along to.

Teaching self

I have been attempting to teach myself how to play the guitar and its not as easy as it sounds. Although I have been able to learn a few things, I don't think I will be able to progress much further without the help of a teacher.

Discovering that teaching myself is difficult has brought me to the conclusion that I will have to find someone to help me learn this new activity. I have a friend and family that should be able to help me learn.

I will continue to update you on my progress and hopefully by next week I will be able to tell you about my success!

My Heart Will Go On

Beginner Guitar

Instrument Care:
Wipe down the strings with a dry cloth every time you are done playing to increase string life.
Never keep your guitar in the car or outside overnight. It could cause extreme damage to your instrument.
Store your instrument in a room-temperature environment.
If your guitar is cold, allow it to warm up before playing.

"My Heart Will Go On," is the first song I have started working on. I will post pictures of the music and chords.

Strength Test

My strengths are accurate because I am an open minded person but I have good judgement. I am very honest with my friends and I like to put the truth on the table. Humor should be my highest strength because I love to be funny. The good judgement will help me to make good decisions in life and the humor will help me live longer. The honest strength will keep loyal people around me to create good relationships with.