[StonedCherry]

Hi, I've only been playng for a week now and I know about 3 chords. I'm teaching myself. I practise switching between them (pivot, slide finger) and I have to pause for about 2 seconds before playing the next one so I get my fingers in the right place.

Do I keep practising these chords til I don't have to pause anymore when switching or can I go on to the next lesson and hopefully get better at it?

[allthumbs]

Depends on your temperament. Some people can practice the same stuff over and over while others need more diversity to avoid frustration.

[StonedCherry]

Thanks. I am getting frustrated so I guess I'll move on, I was just wondering what would be best.

[scorpius]

Hi! You can also try playing a song having 3 chords only. That way you can put the chords into practice. Just search for easy beginner songs.

[xxlebox]

Well I've been playing for a few weeks now but haven't got a lot of time. I can't manage to go from one chord to another very quickly either and as you said, it takes about two seconds, which is ofcourse too long. Is the only way to do this to just keep on practicing? Or can somebody recommend anything?

[Stratrat]

Originally Posted by xxlebox

...Is the only way to do this to just keep on practicing? Or can somebody recommend anything?

Just keep on practicin' - you've got to develop that "muscle memory" so your fingers know where to go without having to think about it.

[tomg123]

Practice the changes even if it gets a bit boring, you could also
practice moving your right hand up and down even if you have to
wait for the chord change. It could be a good way to kill 2 birds
with one stone

[StonedCherry]

Thanks for the advice everyone