Hey Kev, well done mate. You've joined the ranks of the human elite.

As for the F chord. I go with what Andy said above. It's much easier when learning to play that shape a few frets up the neck.
I for instance mastered that shape by playing it at the 5th fret, where it becomes an A chord.
Once you've got the shape, it's fairly easy to move it up and down the neck.

The problem with playing that shape at the 1st fret, where it sounds in the key of F. The strings are much more tense at that point than anywhere else on the fretboard. Not great to have to concentrate so much energy on getting the barring finger right at that point, then finding you're struggling for energy to control the other fingers.
So build your strength up further up the neck and get the shape, then blast it on the first fret in the key of F, in a few weeks.

And once you've got it, the B shape is a doddle.

Don't sweat it, sounds like you're doing fine to me.

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Welcome!

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thanx for your help. and how do you put pictures on ?

Photobucket is the popular option around these parts...try reading these instructions:

>>> The Nutters Guide to Posting Pics <<<

That should get you rockin'

Welcome to the Forum--can't wait to see your guitar!

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still cant put pics on anyone i can send them to and help me

you can play it very simple without any pressure only by practicing it. Play it a lot and soon it will sound correctly

i not been on for a bit i been ill been in hospital 2 times with problems with my liver and had nasty virus and i have lost the power in my arms i got pins needles too in both arms i on mend i picked my guitar up the other day it was like lifting a ton weight but i managed to remember g a d and f chord but i been ill for 8 weeks so hopefully i can be back soon

Sorry to hear of your plight. Guillain-Barre Syndrome perhaps? Major mojo out to you for a speedy recovery.

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^^^^THIS^^^^^

If i remember correctly, hotel california doesnt' have that dreaded effing F chord in it
But is chordy compared to some...Take it easy by the eagles is a gooder ..not too hard either. Maybe try that one next..oh and welcome !

Rdog

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Hotel California is one of the songs that got me addicted...

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cant we put the f chord in california i trying to play house of the rising sun too badly haa