I was once told..........if you only know 4-5 chords,,,,,,,,be the best in the world at those 4 - 5 chords..........
When I first learned to play a guitar, self taught, right-handed as a lefty, some 30+ years ago, I first learned 2 chords.
I strummed them in different tempos.
I then added a third chord.
Then another.
Then....
Soon, the words that I had in my mind fell into place as I put music to my life.
It was never easy.
My fingers have bled, working the fret, my patience has several times worn thin....
But, I knew that my love of music was worth the challenge.
I've smashed 2-3 inferior guitars as my skill increased.
I've modified guitars. I've lost guitars to pawn brokers and ex-wives.
I have been in bands.
I have played live on stage.
I have recorded in a studio.
I have taken College Keyboard Classes to learn notes and music theory.
I know how to play piano and bass guitar a bit, also....
I Will
always believe that music is the common denominator of Humanity.
(Notice the "Ovation" that Kevin plays? I've seen REO in concert many times and even have "bootleg" photos and cassettes....)
Best,
Scott