Mark, your points are well taken, especially the one about tipping back the guitar. I've been doing that to see what's going on - just as you said - and I can see how it's more of a problem than a help. Funny thing is my daughter has a tendency to lay her guitar down flat on her lap and play - of course she's 8 years old and has the flexibility of Gumby. But I keep asking her to position the guitar "normally". I guess I should take my own advice, and all of that offerred here.

DW - I'll keep practicing and trying to learn to "touch play". When I started typing I used to look at the keys, now I touch-type. As I keep practicing I'm hoping I'll learn to do the same thing with the guitar. Keeping it slow at first is the key, just as you say. I guess I'm just eager and trip myself up.

Thanks for the tips and encouragement.