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I want to play guitar
EKnight:
Just to give you an idea of my size; I am 4'10 about 102 lbs, I wear a size 4 1/2 shoe (they don't exist). So you can imagine I have small hands. I don't understand why, with such small hands, I can't keep my fingers from touching guitar strings that they are not supposed to touch!!! How does a normal sized person do it??? I can barely stretch my fingers to reach the string and frets!!!
For my birthday, I have asked for a small guitar (Little Martin?) and I am hoping this solves some of my problems. In the meantime, my fingers are killing me!!!! ;)
Eileen
judith collier:
Eileen, you are about the tiniest woman I have ever heard of. I started singing when I was 45 and joined the choir, I loved it even though I was terrified I would fail. I kept at it and was so proud of myself. Once I was the only one who hit the right note. That was my grand finale but I know I was making God happy, I could feel Him being happy with me. By the way I am 5'9" and weigh 170 lbs. strong as a bull and just as stubborn!
indianabob:
5'9" Judy,
I know why women don't want to be compared with cows, but why do you describe yourself as being stubborn as a BULL, a male bovine. I mean, we males aren't the only ones who are stubborn are we? Your own words prove that stubborn is a human trait that we all share.
Just a comment from a "sensitive" male. (smile)
daywalker:
--- Quote from: EKnight on April 15, 2009, 05:56:39 PM ---I want to learn to play guitar. I have no knowledge of notes or anything and I am aging quickly. Do you think its too late? I just want to sing and play acoustic guitar. One of my sons plays drums the other plays guitar (electric) and they both taught themselves. My daughter can sing. All this musical talent does NOT come from my husband. So maybe I have a chance?
what do you think?
Eileen
--- End quote ---
You never know until you try. I play guitar and bass [though, i haven't been playing that often lately]. It takes awhile to get your fingers stretched out enough, and then the coordination takes practice, but once you get comfortable with it, it's pretty simple to play and sing. If you got smaller fingers, that's a plus. Me, I got "fat finger disorder" :D, so that slows me down sometimes. haha [of course, if you want to get into doing Solos then that's a whole nother ballgame :o ;D]
But it's a lot of fun, and a very relaxing hobby both physically and mentally. Stress reliever for sure!
8) ;) Rock On Sister!
- Daywalker.
EKnight:
Stubborn bull Judy? Are you a taurus? (not that I really believe in that stuff) But I'm a taurus and just as stubborn. ;)
Daywalker, I have been practicing switching between Em and D chords. It takes me a long time to "set up" my fingers on the strings. I am getting better at reading the tabs though. I can't wait for my "Little Martin".
Eileen
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