I wouldn't judge the whole situation too negative. First of all there are still moves and ways in my playing that derrive from my beginnings. See this as STYLE. Everybody got his own way of approaching the guitar. If you start your lines with the first finger then give yourself time to learn more stuff and things will change. Please do not push yourself, because you can not change something that defines you and your style! Accept it for first.
I like what tot_Ou_tard writes and I see this as a very very wise advise how you can slowly proceed and move further!
Next positive thing is that Robert's excellent lesson on triads keeps you busy for a while. Play the lesson and work it out until you play the triads "out of the guts".
To me these are 3 clear positiver points that should let you hope for good t
things to come!
My advise though is keep it natural, lay off the habit of thinking of this matter when picking up the guitar. Do not destroy the fun of playing this beautiful instrument, there way more things than how to start a line :-)
Greetz
Jimi
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