Many guitar teachers introduce their students to guitar playing by way of simplified versions of chords which can be played using one left hand finger. These chords are okay for helping small children to learn the guitar but they offer no advantage to adults. The more you can take on board when starting on the guitar, the better. Learn full versions of chords, tune your guitar often, and use a metronome when you practice. It might seem like too much to do all at once, but learning several new skills and habits at once is just as easy as learning…
