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I thank you all for your help. And encouragement.

Just a few more clarifications and I'll be on my way.

First off, I play acoustic guitar, so do I understand that I will need a pick-up to attach myself to a portabe digital recorder (if I go with that option?)  And I also understand that I will need a mic AS WELL AS the recorder right?

Also, because I am a complete beginner, I am seriously looking at the Boss Micro BR, but I get the feeling this is more for electric guitarists...

I'm sure that once I have gotten the unit and read up on it, things will fall into place.. but it's just getting there that is the hard part for me. 

As for the software, I have Audacity, been using it to convert files for my boring job, but hey... now I can use it for something more interesting!

And yes, I want to "show off" my music without being embarrassed.   Hopefully here on Chordie!

Thanks.
Anastasia

Thanks for the info.

Of course, more questions..

I only intend to record acoustic guitar and voice, then put into a computer and mix (?) arrange (?) that way. (Sorry, I do not know the proper lingo).

Is this a good unit for my purpose? 

(I've got one foot out the door... ready to go buy it!!)

Thanks.
a.

Thank you for the tips, all.

I figured I would take any song that I've ever tried that had chords that I avoided!! Like F and B!

And Nela; thanks for that wonderful suggestion.  I didn't know that song, but wow... it's great!

Okay, off to practice!

Thanks guys...

Neither one is the song I want tho..

Thank you. It's amazing to play a song that I LOVED when I was a kid!!

stretch: I do hope that when my nephew's guitar is all set up properly, that he does enjoy it. Right now, he's excited about learning because his teacher at school has a guitar, not to mention his oh-so-cool auntie has one too. I hope to show him some easy chords, and possibly interest him in a song that has 2-3 chords... and see if it keeps his interest.

Any suggestions for songs, anyone?

anastasia

Zurf: you're right! Upon FURTHER research, all nylon means exactly what you said. (Thanks!)

As a beginner myself, I too used to avoid songs that had the F (and B) chords.

In addition to practicing chord changes, I take songs that I really want to learn, and, providing I can play all the chords fairly well, and if there is an F or B chord (or any other one that I am avoiding), I look at it as a way of practicing those chords while learning to play a song that I love. I practice the chord progression in that song, and then, after a few minutes of that, I try the whole song out.

I love practicing to begin with, but this way, it's an added fun element, as I am learning 2 things at the same time.

And if I find those chords slow me down, I use alternate shapes... whatever feels most comfortable to me.

Hope this is helpful.

a.

Wow... I really can't say thank you enough. The comparison to the piano really helps. (I don't play, but for some reason, I know the keys and the progression.)

As for the guitar, every beginner book, DVD, etc. starts by showing you chords, how to read tabs, etc.. I've been focussing, and with great progress, on learning my chords, and changing chords smoothly, etc.  This information should really be part of these beginner guides, in my opinion.

Anyway, thanks to Chordie, I now understand this really essential information, and how the notes progress on the guitar. This really opens up a whole new area for me, and I will personally invite you all to my first concert.

a very, very, very grateful anastasia