[Palmer]

I've been wanting to do this for a looooong time. I picked up a Fender Starcaster 'starter kit' that just arrived yesterday along with the Getting Stated on Electric Guitar with Keith Wyatt DVD. That moves a little too fast for someone that has only thought about this for about 20 years and has just now really held one so I'll go back to that when I get the basics down at a little slower speed. T hat looks like it might be found here. I went with an electric guitar because when I think of acoustic I think of having to sing as well....nope. Been looking online for the free stuff and decided to join here.

First question: How in the world do you get three fingers at the same fret? I hope it's practice and "it'll happen over time" and not that guitar is more suited for people with small hands or some guitars have more space between frets. That's killing me right now!!!

[GotDeeBlues]

Welcome. On the electric, try barreing all 3 with one finger. Your neck is probbly fairly slim.

[thodwris]

Hello Palmer and welcome to the forum.No problem there,as you said,time will help you overcome any problems that appear on the way.Just be determined and don't forget to have fun with your guitar every time you play...

[Palmer]

...Now worries. I'm still stoked just tuning it!

[knight46]

Hello Palmer, welcome.

[starsailor]

Hi Palmer, Welcome to the forum

[si16]

Hi there Palmer. You'll soon find that your fingers shrink as you put in the practise.

[allthumbs]

Just time and practice. it will come

[karcey]

G'day Palmer, welcome to the forum.
I had heaps of problems with thick fingers when I started. Practice and avoidance have both helped me. The steel string necks were so narrow I didn't think I'd ever play anything. A nylon classical that has a much wider neck is what I play most often, but I've been surprised how the narrow necks don't cause as much trouble now.
So stick at it my friend, take small steps, enjoy the experience, and keep in touch.

[scotty_b]

Hi