[Susanne]

Hi all,
I'm pretty new to this. I've been "practicing" for a while but I don't think I'm practicing right. When I got my guitar I also got a beginner book and the few songs that I know, out of the book, I play but it's note for note...no chords and with the book came a cd and of course the guy plays it with chords, which sounds great and makes what I do sound awful. Also, no explaination in the book what chords are being use.

Questions:
1. How do you know which chords to play with which notes (do you know what I mean?)
2. What is a logical way to practice? Let's say I am starting at square one. What's the first thing I should practice until I can do it in my sleep? And don't just say chords --- which chords should I start with? Should I try two particular chords and then add a third and then fourth....etc.?:?:


Ok, that's it for now.....thanks in advance for any help.

Susanne