I've fumbled around with the instrument like an 8 year old for maybe 4 hours total at this point. Would I be wrong in assuming that getting oriented with the guitar is similar to learning to type on a keyboard? I ask that question, because I'm not kidding about the fumbling around. I currently can't tell what fret my fingers are on or what strings I'm strumming without actually focusing on them. I'm guessing that I should start by learning a chord or two first.. That leads to another host of issues I've experienced.. I seem to lack the dexterity in my hand to accurately manipulate the fret board. I'm constantly inadvertently muting strings or misplacing fingers between the frets/strings. Guessing this is hand coordination which will require the brain to create more neural connections. I knew it took talent to play, but I amdeveloping a new level of appreciation for guitarist. This instrument is making me feel like an damn monkey.