Beginning Acoustic guitar help?

Question:So I want to learn how to play electric guitar, but since my parents don't think I'll stick with it, they say I have to learn how to play my brothers Acoustic guitar first.
I've tuned it,
I know the names of the strings in order (EADGBE)
And I've learned how to play Mary had a Little Lamb.
But now I don't know what to do.
Any ideas?
I'm trying to learn the chords, but it's not working out,
my hand doesn't seem to be able to hit all the strings at the right frets,
and also,
when I play Mary Had a Little Lamb,
it uses the G string at the fourth and second frets mainly, but sometimes the string doesn't really twang and sounds dull,
and one more thing,
how do I keep from accidentally jolting other strings while plucking one?

Any answers to any of my question would be appreciated, thanks!

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: So I want to learn how to play electric guitar, but since my parents don't think I'll stick with it, they say I have to learn how to play my brothers Acoustic guitar first.
I've tuned it,
I know the names of the strings in order (EADGBE)
And I've learned how to play Mary had a Little Lamb.
But now I don't know what to do.
Any ideas?
I'm trying to learn the chords, but it's not working out,
my hand doesn't seem to be able to hit all the strings at the right frets,
and also,
when I play Mary Had a Little Lamb,
it uses the G string at the fourth and second frets mainly, but sometimes the string doesn't really twang and sounds dull,
and one more thing,
how do I keep from accidentally jolting other strings while plucking one?

Any answers to any of my question would be appreciated, thanks!

For chords:
First, be patient with yourself. It takes most people a little while before they are able to play chords correctly. Keep at it - you can do it but it takes a little work.

Make sure to keep your fretting fingers curved - not flat. This will help you avoid touching strings that you should not be touching.

Mary Had a Little Lamb:
Sounds like you could maybe benefit from new strings. Here's a link to a page that describes my recommendation: http://how-to-play-guitar-lessons-online...

Also, experiment with finger placement. You'll find that if keep your fingers very close to the fret the notes will be easier to play and sound clearer.

Accidentally jolting strings:
Pay attention to your pick strokes. They should usually be very small. This will help you to play faster and cleaner.
Also, often when playing guitar you need to mute strings with either your right or left hand to prevent unwanted string noise.

You can find free guitar lessons including a free podcast here: http://how-to-play-guitar-lessons-online...

Good luck,
Brian
www.myOnlineGuitar.com

try learning a song that interests you even if its meant for an electric its still good practice and Mary had a Little Lamb is quite simple you could try It's a Small World After All

This site will help a lot.
http://www.acguitar.com/

Rock on

Find a song book with songs you know and love and practice until your fingers hurt then practice more. Be patient you will get there.
BTW stick with the acoustic. When you play it well, the electric will be even easier. I play acoustic/electric almost exclusively these days.

First put on new strings, so you can have a good clean sound, then start learning scales, do them over and over, it will build up speed and dexterity, get a guitar case scale book, try and not get frustrated with the chords, they will seem impossible at first but you will get it, and if your brothers guitar is a cheap one, that might be part of the problem, sometimes cheap guitars have a larger gap between the neck and the strings. Just try and have fun with it, learn the basics then go to sheet music to learn songs.
Good luck!

There are many excellent websites that can guide you through learning how to play properly. Check out a few of these:

http://guitar.about.com/od/acousticguita...

http://www.guitarforbeginners.com/

http://www.museweb.com/ag/technique.html

Good luck and don't get discouraged!! Keep practicing!

Start by conditioning your fingers first. It may take several weeks. You have to build up callouses, not blisters on your fingers,or the notes will sound lousy. Once your fingers are conditioned, then you can start learning to play.
Edit. If I can assist you, please email me.