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Hello! I’m kind of a beginner, and that’s actually the problem. I’ve had a guitar since I was little, and back then I used to practice a lot of song melodies because they seemed easier than strumming. Over time, I got used to that approach, and even now I still don’t know how to strum properly. I also can’t play by ear.
I can play simple solos and fingerstyle pieces, and I find those easier—to the point where I just stare at the tab while playing a new song. I’d say I’m pretty good at solos, but speed is my biggest problem, especially when it gets really fast.
Do you have any advice? I really want to learn how to play guitar properly. I’m also interested in creating solos for songs, but I don’t know where to start. I’ve heard I should learn the pentatonic scale, but what comes after that? I’m not even sure if that’s the first thing I should be learning.