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Welcome Amii,

It sounds like you are new to guitar, so we'll start there. Pick a song that you want to play and check for a lesson on youtube. For example let's look at Last Kiss by Pearl Jam.

Here is a vid lesson(from an awesome teacher I might add)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijv063fRC-k

Strum we use is DDU UDU or 12& &4&. You would play this whole pattern for each chord.

DDU UDU    DDU UDU    DDU UDU    DDU UDU
G               Em             C               D

Here's another vid I found helpful:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Q7rspb0MpI

Remember that there is no 1 strumming pattern that is correct for a given song. Variations are what make things cool. 

Post back if you need more help

It sounds like you're only learning to play licks and riffs. To feel accomplishment you need something with substance. Maybe try picking up an acoustic. Learn some rhythm and then add some lead to it. At this point I only play acoustic and it is really cool to look back at how hard I thought something was in the beginning. I have hit a plateau but I find myself trying harder and diff tings to keep me going.

Way to go Scott!!!! Let these young kids know what good music is.

I think this is why lions eat their young!

I agree with 'Nom. I try to tell my son that everything he does or doesn't do affects someone else. So as a result of your daughter not getting her homework done, the rest of the family has to kick around the house and bail on plans that were made. I can totally see the flip side like Zurf said. Left to their own devices, it most likely won't get done. If you read the Dad contract, the word "Sacrifice" is in bold print. It's a fact of life.

Maybe it'a a blessing in disguise. You'll get caught up on stuff now so you can play another day.

I think we all know what you will be thankful for later this week. Glad to hear that you're on the mend and back home.

I read or heard that the are selling their branding as part of the shutdown. So either someone will buy it all up and continue everything Hostess or just the name will be bought and someone else's product will be wrapped as Hostess. I too haven't had a Hostess product for years. Might have to pick up some so my son can have a taste.

1. I don't know how to fingerpick so it's all pick strumming for me.

2. Over the soundhole and towards the bridge.

3. I have a Yamaha that has a lot of wear on frets 1-5. It doesn't affect me at this point. When it does, it'll need a fret job.

4. Nope.