Learning the guitar

[Puckoon]

Check the action on your guitar as well, particularly if there is some muffling with your Barre finger. Some acoustics that are not set up correctly will break your heart trying to get the notes clear.

I'll notice cramping if I haven't picked up the guitar in a few months, it also depends on the size and dexterity of your hands and fingers.

I like the idea of fingering the actual chord shapes with your fingers other than your index finger when you're just playing regular non-barre chords. It helps you become automatic when you want to throw that Barre down in there.