Some of you who read this blog are worship leaders & play guitar, or play guitar whether for church or elsewhere! Some of you also know I just purchased an acoustic guitar, & I would love for you to answer some or all of the questions posed here! I have experience with other instruments (my degree is in music), but guitar is fairly new to me, despite the few chords I know & being able to tune it thanks to my sister picking up the instrument during our childhood years. I’m hoping to learn guitar to expand my worship leading abilities, & also to enjoy worshiping the Lord & writing songs to God through another instrument in addition to the others I play! 
So here ya go:
- Since I’m focusing on worship music, could you recommend any particular instruction books/CDs/DVDs, easier worship songs to learn (& what keys), etc.? (If it helps–I have piano experience & theory training, & I’m especially curious about a guide or list of chords you see in worship chord charts, some of which I don’t always see listed in the usual chord “lists,” like those E/G# and D2s & what not, or alternative fingerings for any chords. I know what to do for some of them when it comes to piano, but guitar–I have no idea!
- Are their any care & maintenance measures I need to be sure to take with the guitar, items to purchase, etc.?
- I have small hands — any tips for playing, especially left hand? Any tips for getting the left fourth finger to be more useful? (seriously!) Anyone relate?
I look forward to your responses, & feel free to even just point me to a helpful web site or whatever else as well. Thanks!
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