I play guitar.
The thing is, it's all about muscle memory. So yeah, lots of practice. If you're watching TV, strum your guitar. If you're on the phone, strum your guitar. You gotta learn instinctively where the strings are and where you finger placement should be. If you have to think about it, you're still learning.
It's a pain in the ass at first, and your fingers WILL kill you until you build up some calluses.
Also, don't go straight for learning chords: start with your scales. Forwards and backwards. This will teach you both how to pick individual strings as well as finger placement.
Further down the line, if you really want to learn the instrument, learn some classical guitar.
Start on an acoustic, not electric.
Don't expect results overnight. It took me over 6 months to be able to chord and strum properly without having to watch my fret hand. It took me a couple of years to become what I'd consider proficient. Some people learn faster, some slower. Just stick with it.
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