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I just started trying my luck at the guitar, so I know I probably just need practice, but I'm having an extremely difficult time placing my fingers on the fretboard without my fatty fingertips touching other strings. I've looked up 'correct' finger placement, but my hand just isn't used to it.
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Take your guitar in for a tune-up. If you're having to force your fingers down hard in order to connect the strings with the frets, then you may need to adjust the action on your guitar. Take your guitar to a repair shop and have the action checked and, if necessary, lowered. Do a search for a guitar or general instrument repair shop in your area.
I understand the answer is probably, 'PRACTICE BITCH!' but is there anything specifically I should be practicing? I'm not trying to cut corners or expect to know all the intricacies of guitar playing in a matter of days (or even months, years, etc), I just don't know where to start. Thanks in advance!
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