We all have things to do in life, and we are good at handling most of them. Our lives demand competence, and over the years we learn how to solve problems, make decisions, and handle responsibilities. When something needs to be done, we always find a way to do it.
Learning to play the guitar is slightly different especially in the beginning.
In the first couple of weeks, progress is easy to see. A steady strum and a few simple chords begin to sound like a familiar song.
As one starts learning new chords, things become difficult.
The fingers refuse to come together. One finger lands in place while the others are still searching for the correct fret. The eyes move back and forth between the fretboard and the chord diagram in front of them.
This kind of learning experience may seem unfamiliar now, but over the years we may have forgotten the first time we learned to do things. Like learning to ride a cycle, and falling down. It was frustrating till we found a balance.
It's similar to knowing the shape of a chord and where the fingers need to be, but getting them to settle together in the right place at the right time is extremely frustrating.
Only after consistent practice, the fingers begin to come together comfortably. The pause between chord changes becomes shorter, and less attention is needed for every movement.
To get to this point, one has to spend some time being uncomfortable, uncertain, and unable to do something that looks relatively simple.
One has to become a beginner again.
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