[KillerKane]

hey, i have tried to play guitar before, but there was somewhat of an argument between my teacher and I. So now i'm just looking for lessons online, since my parents aren't willing to pay again. also i cannot remember the notes on the strings. such as A, B, etc. I've looked on this website, but when i clicked on Chords, i only got an instructional advice like what chords to play a day for practice, but first i need to find out which chord is which. can anyone help?

and Hello again. good website, but taking some getting used to.

[coldethyl]

Welcme to the forum KillerKane!

I gather you've had a look here have you?: Brand new to playing the guitar?...read this first.

It provides a fairly detailed explanation of open chords, chord progressions, barre chords, etc.

[KillerKane]

i do not know the exact words, but the chords, i do not think are what i am looking for. I am wondering what you place your fingers on. for example, A, etc. the strings on the ,stem, or the thin end of the guitar,

[coldethyl]

Originally Posted by KillerKane

i do not know the exact words, but the chords, i do not think are what i am looking for. I am wondering what you place your fingers on. for example, A, etc. the strings on the ,stem, or the thin end of the guitar,

By "stem" I guess you mean the fret, is that right?

If you want to play the note of A (say for example on the high E string) on the 5th fret, your finger should sit on the high E string, and just behind the fret, and if you play it correctly it should sound clear and distinct.

The same goes if you wished to play the A chord. Each finger you use should sit on the string just behind the frets that you play it on.

Hope that helps!

[allthumbs]

The ability to read tabs should help.
Tablature - what it is and how it works

[Matty22]

G;day KK welcome to GFB&B