So as I have been looking at beginner guides on the internet the past week, I realized a lot of emphasis is put on learning the common chords and knowing the strumming pattern of each song. I am now able to switch freely among about 10 common chords now. So I'd like to set a goal for myself. What bothers me is a lot of those guides I've seen is centered around sing-along type of songs. For now, I really just want to pick a song/tab I really like, and simply play out the notes without having to sing, just like piano. I am having a little trouble finding tips on that. If anyone could just give me some advice and tips on that, I'll greatly appreciate it. Perhaps I should familiarize myself with different scales first?