Can you get an experienced player to help you? I've seen Tim Reilly of Barnacle teach 3-4 college students the basics in less than 30 minutes. I've seen Elwood Donnelly of Atwater/Donnelly show young children the basics. Young people often learn more quickly than older people, and I don't know your age, but personal, individual instruction might help. I've been thinking of getting some bones for myself, but now I wonder . . . . Also, I wonder if bones players are good at using chopsticks. The fingers are different, but the principle is the same: one moves while the other stays still. Good luck! I hope you master this. Keep us informed.