Why Are My Fingers Hurting When I Play the Guitar

[@steveboel12]

how to get calluses? suffer

[@yourguitarsage]

Yes

[@RealwithAida]

😂😂😂

[@Jessedog11]

I'm learning , but i can't practice for more than a few minutes- I won't give in!!! patience!!!

[@OverdoseOnRice]

The hardest choices require the strongest wills

[@MiuMui0]

The thing is I don't want to get any of the finger stuff sigh I play uke and im already getting them

[@ludavies6474]

He looks like Ben Affleck and Ryan Reynolds in one

[@carachitsharma]

Lu Davies he looks like ted mosby from how i met your mother

[@importantstuf8870]

I was just thinking he looked like affleck

[@coraliehoney]

dude totally! XD

[@000Jeannie000]

Every time I watch his videos I think of Ryan Reynolds... lol

[@blackberries1269]

I thought i was the only one!

[@santaclaus4119]

This guy looks like he would be a good dad

[@yourguitarsage]

That means a lot coming from Santa. I am a dad and I love it. Kids can be amazing.

[@guitaranswerguy]

Another thing that helps: lighter strings. I always recommend beginners use REALLY light string gauges. Like, insanely light. So, for an electric guitar that would be 8 - 38, and for an acoustic 10 - 47. Of course, those gauges vary a bit depending on brand, but those are the ballpark gauges. Once your finger pain subsides, then you can bump up to the next heavier string gauge, if you want.

[@armtell3973]

Guitar Answer Guy I use super slinky

[@adityanadgir3769]

the A and B strings hurt so much, that as soon as my fingers get off them they're almost shaking with pain

[@yourguitarsage]

If you're in a lot of pain, maybe take it at a slower pace and build up your calluses first!

[@adityanadgir3769]

hmm that is is good idea, but how long would it take?

[@larrybird7058]

That varies person to person..

[@pradipdhakal2665]

Ay. an E string hurts more when i start to play

[@Trisha10_0]

Ay. an dude add apply some quick glue on ur finger tips it will help u a lot..

[@marcusofthestoneage]

My fingers only hurt when i practice sliding riffs over and over. Get a nice string imprint in my callous and throbbing pain. Advice- dnt stop playing and u wnt notice the pain. Play FOREVER

[@yourguitarsage]

That's it!

[@real6392]

My fingers hurt like hell I've started a few days ago Can't do 5 minutes until they almost start to bleed

[@Jessedog11]

me too LOL!! 5 minutes 3 times a day is all can do right now, patience!!!

[@waygone6657]

It could be the action is too high on your guitar. If it is an inexpensive acoustic with metal strings it will be hard to fix. Also if it is an inexpensive acoustic with metal strings consider starting out with a classical guitar with nylon strings or an electric. They both have much softer strings.

[@astralisk]

if it’s bleeding it’s best you stop

[@MiuMui0]

It depends what uke u have my was fine

[@MiuMui0]

@@astralisk yup

[@mrsparkle001]

My fingertips are sore, bruised, almost blistering, numb, and I'm loving it. Calluses developing nicely and I'm proud of it. Now I have to get the frets leveled because I'm getting awful buzzing and muting around the 8th fret. Did buy this used though.

[@cat_photo1973]

"I played until my fingers bled"

[@yourguitarsage]

“Was the summer of 69!”

[@tomsimmonds534]

@@yourguitarsage the best days of my life, oh yeah!🤣🎸

[@IceQeen1011]

"How to get callouses? Play guitar!" Seriously, I needed to hear that today bc I was feeling dejected but hearing that makes me feel like a year or three from now, I will be better :)

[@yourguitarsage]

👍💪🙏

[@looigaming3380]

0:04 you remind me of the Song "Helter Skelter." By the beatles. At the very end of the song ringo starr screams "I'VE GOT BLISTAHS ON MAH FINGERSS!"

[@MtnLiner]

You sir are a fucking genius.

[@rltofuiii]

I'm pretty sure he's quoting it haha

[@oldnikonman]

Good video I fully agree. I am 70 and had to stop playing due to arthritis I went to the ukulele but it’s not the same. My wife is a doctor and felt my pain and got me on to strong Tutmeric tablets. And I am playing every day now and loving it. I would recommend them. She also bought me a j200 for my 70th birthday Peace&love x

[@PhillipGibb]

Just started and fingers are hurting, lol. Appreciating the break with strumming practice when it hurts too much ;)

[@nicolejoseph4240]

that stop "play the frikin guitar"😂😂

[@navajohnny76]

When I pick my nose, I can't feel the booger.

[@josephinecarlos6370]

Please don’t play the guitar after picking your nose

[@bluto212]

hahahahaha

[@dj311292]

Why would you wanna 'feel' the booger? Hahaha

[@gamebond6248]

@@josephinecarlos6370 it works as a great lubricant. I recommend.

[@jerseydevil6218]

At least you can still taste it

[@1233-k6v]

So I dip my finger tips in super glue or clear nail polish - 2 - 3 layers. Once it's dried, I have good concrete hard fingers.😏😉👍🏼

[@Bluelightbandit]

I feel like its also important to have proper instruction when your a beginner because its easier to learn proper technique rather than unlearn a bad habbit and then learn the right way.

[@yourguitarsage]

+Bluelightbandit Right on Bro! e

[@ronboy79]

great video like always love the Beatles intro I got blisters on my fingers keep up rocking

[@yourguitarsage]

+ron sanders Hahaa I know what you mean! e:)

[@rzx2eee]

Erich Andreas = lars ulrich + james hetfield

[@funnymanomanoman]

Did anyone else loose feeling in their finger tips or was it just me 😅

[@yourguitarsage]

😬

[@bigchief8645]

I've had a guitar for a few days and I suggest to play for a few hours, that will ease pain of your fingers after a while and if you cant deal with the pain that you dont wven want to see a guitar, I've seen some pros put wax on their strings and doesnt make the sound distorted or weird at all

[@Jessedog11]

I figured all this- just feels good to hear him say it lol.

[@RealwithAida]

“Play friggin guitar” 😂 I just couldn’t

[@jachu1433]

I stopped playing for 30+ years and now nearing retirement I’d like to relearn. Ouch! It hurts. Need to build those calluses again ! 😬🖐

[@mathewmolk2089]

I have payed (for money) my whole life sometimes 5 nights a week which came to a screeching halt when I got drafted and ended up in Vietnam. When I got out I went back and felt no pain and for the record to this day I never had callouses and my fingers never really hurt even when I first started in 1962. - Now days it's my back that is in near agony after a 4 hour show. Technique is the only cure for sore fingers. - Get a proper set up,,,,,and a guitar teacher that knows what he is doing.

[@memetime5216]

I'm using bandaid on fingertips, it doesn't completely remove the pain but it's more bearable, I can practice longer and eventually I'll learn to play it without bandaids

[@theateroftheabsurd2168]

When I was 14 my friend who was about two years ahead of me on guitar said play til your fingers bleed. Thats it. I'm 38 now. I stumbled across this bcuz I was searching if a doctor can file down the bones in your finger tips to a point . Sorry if little crazy. I love 🎶

[@priteshugrankar6815]

Awesome. You are truly awesome. So it was all about using the adequate pressure!!. Wow. This has to be the best ever guitar beginner lesson of all times. Encouragement and technique description nicely combined. You deserve the Guitar Sage name. Big bow from India.

[@yourguitarsage]

Thank you so much my friend from India! If you like this lesson, please check out my free guitar lesson series at: www.yourguitarsage.com/30

[@STINKYPETE500X]

I've been playing guitar every day for about 4 years now and recently I was banned (for unrelated reasons) from playing for 2 weeks. I got to play today and I went for 2 hours straight before my fingers started to blister, honestly I haven't felt pain this bad since I had just started. You sure gotta play everyday!

[@클래시칸-p9x]

STINKYPETE500X okay now that scares me.. :o

[@whoisvesper2572]

i thought i was gonna feel this forever, after 1 month my fingertips barely hurt and now i have calluses

[@000Jeannie000]

Best beginner video that everyone starting out should watch! Love it “play the friggin guitar!” 😂😂😂 When my fingers are sore I push through then when it is unbearable I put it down and come back a few hours later and try to not use as much pressure and attempt to improve my technique. Love your videos, lessons and advice. ❤️ 🎸❤️🎸❤️🎸❤️ 🎵 Rock on Erich! 🤟

[@Itiswhatitispartna]

If it is electric, get 8 - 38 super light guitar strings half wound style. Lessens the pain by about 50% in my opinion

[@gm9075]

I read that Eric Clapton recommends swabbing your fingertips with rubbing alcohol two or three times a day. I'm trying that and I do feel a certain numbness on my fingertips, so it might actually work. Only had the guitar for a couple of weeks and never had one before, so I'm a complete beginner and practicing 30 mins a day....

[@tyrssen1]

(LOL) Wow, this brought back memories, Erich! I started playing on a $30 Harmony that was a real piece of junk -- but I didn't know any better. Yeah, getting the callouses built up is moderately painful and takes some time. Later I learned more (about both guitars and playing,) went to a nice six string, and later "found my niche" with 12-string guitars. Played the coffee houses in the Detroit area for some years, using Ibanez and Alvarez 12's. After losing an argument with a drill press (DON'T wear gloves while operating a drill press, kids), the left thumb was just never gonna be that strong again. Built a cheapie Strat copy and all of a sudden, I could play again. An electric with a low or moderately low action really helps! But that said: learn the acoustic FIRST, everything else will fall into place from there. Thanks for a great series, Erich! Love your vids.

[@yourguitarsage]

+Seth Tyrssen Thank you Seth! I have to deal with RA...a bummer. But when you love playing...nothing is going to stop you! e:)

[@tyrssen1]

Erich, this might actually help, though it may sound a bit "far out:" look up "frequencies for arthritis." Meditative sounds, even just played in the background as ya putter around, actually have an effect on physical well-being. (Science is gradually catching up to what us mystical types have known for centuries.)

[@yourguitarsage]

+Seth Tyrssen Thank you so much Seth. I'll check it out! BTW Tune into my live Q & A event on my FB Page to answer all your questions this Saturday - March 19, 2016 at 11AM Central Standard Time! facebook.com/events/594737640680311/

[@tyrssen1]

Shucks -- I would if I were still there, Erich! Like thousands of others, I got disgusted with the PC dictatorship of Facebook, and left. Seen.Life may well be the replacement social media that so many of us have been looking for, we shall see.

[@yourguitarsage]

+Seth Tyrssen I understand Seth. BTW, you can go to yourguitar.com/live and find the dates for future live webinars not on FB. Keep rockin my friend! e:)

[@Start-up56]

Too late already went through the pain and I now can play without pain :)

[@lomparti]

Hey Erich, please make a video about where a guitar player should be at with regard to knowledge and skill at the 1 year, 2 year, and 3 year mark. For people who are serious about developing their guitar playing and practice atleast 1 hour a day, 5 days a week.

[@yourguitarsage]

+lomparti Depends on how much thy practice! e:) BTW Tune into my live Q & A event on my FB Page to answer all your questions this Saturday - March 19, 2016 at 11AM Central Standard Time! facebook.com/events/594737640680311/

[@Musicmansladiesband]

Awesome lesson! Sometimes you just need to hear that. Playing the guitar hurts but thats rock n roll!! deal with it. lol I love it. Thank you! -Jamie

[@yourguitarsage]

+Music Man's Ladies Band Well said for sure!!!

[@edhastie6074]

Very relatable advice

[@yourguitarsage]

Gracias, Ed! 🙏

[@codyrod]

Didn't watch the video. But the answer is "you don't play enough guitar..."

[@yourguitarsage]

👍

[@ijonkilledyou6062]

Wrong. I was playing a 5 string bass thinking my guitar was just missing a string.

[@XJay900]

HE DESCRIBED THE SORENESS VERY WELL.

[@carminareyes4069]

I’m learning to play the ukulele. I’m 9 weeks in and my fingertips hurt continuously. I’m still practicing everyday but I find I’m practicing less due to the soreness and pain. They feel so bruised. I tried using finger tip protectors but wondering if that is just going to prolong my pain in the long run. I went to my local luthier and he said my action was fine. I’m struggling getting through this phase. It’s literally more painful than growing out a bad haircut. 🤦🏽‍♀️ Any advice?

[@rmn_sxn]

How you doin now?

[@soniaarora8319]

This video was truly helpful for me! Thanks for uploading this

[@Wormweed]

I have been playing 1,5-3 hours almost every single day since i bought my 1st guitar 4,5 month ago, and my fretting fingers have developed thick skin allready. It feels very weird when i do other things, feels like my fingers are far less sensitive than they used to be. The pain is gone though, probably stopped hurting after 2 months, in the fingertips at least. Rest of the fingers still hurt a little, especially when practicing F chord and bar chords.

[@yourguitarsage]

+Wormweed Join the "brotherhood of bleeding fingers" :):):)

[@ger7sch]

I was looking for this. Thanks for posting.

[@MacPro8CoreMan]

I am 56 yrs old and wanted to finally learn to play. Unfortunately, I have physical conditions that impact my progress much more than I thought it would. I have Peripheral Neuropathy in my left leg and left hand. I also take powerful blood thinners and I bruise, tear skin and bleed very easily. My Brother is a guitarist and he gifted me a MIM Tele completely setup with 9-42 and the action is about as low as it can go. I love the thin neck and am very grateful. But I can only play for 5 min or so without one or more left hand finger issues. I see finger tip covers made from various forms of rubber or latex... are they worth trying? Thank You for your great videos!

[@bluto212]

Which hand is your fretting hand?

[@charlotte726]

I started playing about 3 and a half years ago but stoped just less than a year ago. No idea why I'm watching this just prepping myself for the pain before I pick my guitar up once again

[@yourguitarsage]

You can do it, Charlotte!

[@GraniteRoll]

Thanks for the tips on the alcohol and peroxide.

[@TheOneZenith]

Glad I found this video of yours, as I can show it to my daughter if she ever starts complaining about the tips of her fingers being hard. I built my callouses up pretty well and I expected that pressure pain to happen eventually. Playing through that pain isn't a big deal. The real problem I'm having is my joints and non-responsive muscles/nerves. Sending the signal from my brain to my muscles to have my fingers move sometimes just doesn't seem to get there, especially if I'm not looking at my hand while I'm playing. The joints may pop or creak in my hands and wrist with the occasional ache too. Yesterday was a real killer on my hands and arms, but I eventually made it through the song I was practicing. When the carpal tunnel in my wrists first started, I tried using hot pepper treatment and that seemed to work okay but I couldn't touch anyone or anything after I applied the peppers. Any suggestions?

[@yourguitarsage]

I had some bad arthritis, and switched to a vegan diet. I've seen incredible improvement. Maybe you should check with a doctor if you're experience a lot of a pain.

[@TheOneZenith]

YourGuitarSage That’s an interesting idea! Changing my diet hadn’t occurred to me, so thank you for giving me a different direction to research. I’ll follow up with my doctor if the pain gets too intense, but I hate taking pills if there is a lifestyle change that will yield the same results. :)

[@adamrodriguez5419]

Hopefully my high pain tolerance and stubbornness will keep me from having to stop playing for extended periods of time.

[@jamesblueberry8581]

I just got my first bass guitar and it hurts solo much. I have 3 blisters on my fingers. I haven't even gotten my amp yet. I'm playing without one. 🤣

[@Thomas1233385]

Yep, got caluses on three fingers . Just keep practicing

[@davidmc107]

Thank you. This is good to know. I know I've been fretting down too hard, as I'm a novice, so this explains the strained joints. My guitar is set-up properly. I used to do a lot of heavy labor over the years and so have/had finger joint pain but I want to play the guitar (I have 3 of them :D )

[@yourguitarsage]

+davidmc107 I have RA so I know what you mean....

[@jakehermes4533]

If came to this video because you needed a solution to make you fingers stop hurting, you probably don't want to play guitar enough. I never noticed my fingers hurting while playing... Probably because I was preoccupied doing the thing I love... When I put the guitar down, that's when I realized how bad my fingers were throbbing. Just push through it, don't worry your fingers wont fall off

[@yourguitarsage]

+Jacob Hermes Well said!

[@jakehermes4533]

Guitar Lessons with Your Guitar Sage No offense to you of course. Still a great video to watch. By the way, Im headed to Nashville on the 21st! I hope the stars align and I run into you hahaha!

[@abigailmcwilliams417]

Jacob Hermes I do the exact same thing! I've only just got a guitar so my fingertips aren't used to it but I pushed through the pain and now I can play quite a few chords

[@milkdawgmcgee7498]

That's not true. If your finger tips are hurting because the skin is soft, that's one thing. But I you're feeling pain coming from the bone or joints, something inside the finger, then your technique is probably wrong. Playing through that kind of pain can make it impossible to play guitar, sometimes forever. I don't mean to sound melodramatic, but that's the truth

[@part2interactive547]

That’s naïve. Every guitar player has had problems before. Building up your calluses and strength in your fingertips is part of playing the guitar. If it doesn’t hurt you and stop pushing your fingernails up against your fingers

[@TylerB-my1kr]

Lol I actually have had blisters on my fingers now there’s a callus and it feels like it’s been novacained

[@yourguitarsage]

That’s what you want my friend!

[@mattgilbert7347]

Try coming back to guitar in middle-age with arthritis. Yeah, try that and see how it compares with "callous pain".

[@itaymalik4964]

I'm playing for a year on electric guitar and it's still hurting really bad

[@yourguitarsage]

It’s most likely that you’re not playing consistently. One can play for 30 years and it still hurt if they don’t play consistently.

[@luisbeltre9602]

Thats a nice looking guitar! What brand and model is it?

[@yeenosaur2620]

I've been playing for almost a year now and they still hurt when playing. Not sure why.

[@yourguitarsage]

Sometimes my finger still hurt. It's ok

[@NjG1]

I've been playing for 18 years and my fingers still hurt...its part of the game my dude

[@str8cold97]

Don't know if this will work for you but it worked for me fingertip pain went away fast. After practicing for as long as i could (not long lol) i would soak my finger tips in rubbing alcohol next day way less pain day after that no pain pure practice. I still suck but it doesn't hurt as much lol.

[@sookchoi9844]

i love your videos so much. thank you!

[@TelecasterLPGTop]

Play your acoustic guitar every day and use at least 0012-0053 gauge strings otherwise you won't develop decent callouses. Even just playing electric guitars will soften your callouses and weaken your hands.

[@timbofferding4451]

Try using ball end nylon strings sometimes.

[@ygmrr17]

Thank you Guy Pearce

[@shivamsinghal3504]

Thank you sir... I was thinking i'm the only one😅

[@jefferaimer]

Great video .

[@yourguitarsage]

+Jeff Fleuridor Thanks Jeff! e:0

[@brewmasterflex3425]

Eric please can u answer this I am experienced guitar player and I have had callus for several years , I have been at it more than normal since covid, I am getting a sharp pain behind my calluse to the point it stops me. Any advice as I had to put it away the last two weeks and it’s killing me.

[@darkerthanblack95]

Thank you. u are a great instructor

[@yourguitarsage]

+Hei You are so welcome and I thank YOU! e:)

[@brennanrourke1019]

Question, I've gotten my calluses (finally) after a few months of on and off playing. However, for the first time I've been learning faster songs (Rock and Roll - Led Zepplin) and it never bothered me practicing for the past week, however after yesterday all of my fingers feel strained on the left and right sides of the fingers with some knuckle pain. I haven't changed the way I play really with the exception of maybe barring for an A chord instead of using my first three fingers. Could anyone offer me any thoughts on this?

[@rltofuiii]

Not a expert player here by any means, but this helped me when I felt it (friends tip) It's more about stretching then calluses in this case. Try not to play with cold hands and stretch them a bit. With time it seems to not be as necessary. Try to warm up lightly before with simple chords, can help.

[@moonbeam5188]

What brand and gauge strings do you use for your acoustic guitar? Thanks.

[@yourguitarsage]

Right now, Vibe strings 12-56.

[@josemor2719]

Great tips.

[@yourguitarsage]

🙏

[@jimmyofdabaileys7937]

Thanks 4 the help

[@p1eceofheavenn200]

It's been 3 month I haven't touch my guitar guitar until today . My guitar skill is still on me but it hurts alot

[@MrJackWagstaff]

I’ve been doing short 15-20min lessons for about two weeks and I get a bit of pain but my problem is I’ve lost pretty much all the sensation in my fingertips of my first three fingers on my fret hand. This must be bruised nerves from pushing down and can’t be normal?? Most people experience pain but not numbness from what i’ve read? I’ve had to stop practicing completely to see if the numbness goes away. Anyone have any advice, greatly appreciated.

[@yourguitarsage]

Search "yourguitarsage carpal" on youtube. Two part series.

[@JustieCrustie]

Exactly my problem...😟

[@JustieCrustie]

@@yourguitarsage I can't find what your referring to. Went onto your channel???. Is it ok...can I carry on? Had my guitar only 3 days now. Please tell me it's just a case of perseverance! Respect.✌

[@richellmcknight446]

I've built the calluses, so that's not a problem now- MY problem is my fingers hurt when trying to hold barre chords forever😣 My guitar is set up nice, it's not that, I've been a dog groomer for 27 years, and my hands have issues. I can play barre chords, as long as I'm playing open chords too, but when it's all barre chords, it's a real problem. Sometimes it's bad enough my fingers lock and I can't get them into another configuration, which is really frustrating! I've only been playing a little over a year, and I'm trying to get familiar with keys like F#, for example, but then I run into this problem, all barre chords, holding holding holding , cramp cramp cramp😟 I do use a capo when I need to, but if there's anyone with a suggestion that could help...

[@allieleontaris4479]

Just curious, is there ANY way that I can gain calluses that isn't painful because it hurts REAL bad

[@yourguitarsage]

Like being stuck in the eye with a stick, or like painful fingertips? I'm joshing my friend. Slow and steady wins the race with this. When it hurts, take a break and then come back to it often. Try to press more lightly on the strings too. That should help.

[@Jay2tha206]

I got past my fingers hurting from playing cords but now they hurt when I practice riffs lol

[@evalenarose72]

a great help is the liquid band aid. lol. it got me through

[@jon-nolanacousticsingerson9920]

It would be helpful if you have a few techniques for dealing with pain my soaking in Epson Salt or Ice.

[@MonotoneCreeper]

The only solution is to keep playing. Whatever you do, don't put plastic protectors on your finger or anything like that, it'll just delay the inevitable. Eventually you'll get lovely callused fingertips and you can play all day long with no pain!

[@yourguitarsage]

Indeed! 🤘

[@MonotoneCreeper]

Btw, nice Ringo Starr quote at the start.

[@johnwalters6800]

Due to beginner finger pain issues, would it make sense to install nylon strings on an Acoustic Guitar. If this is crazy I would like to know why.

[@yourguitarsage]

You can do that if you want

[@lelakikelawar5940]

I sub because you give free lessons

[@holymolyno8056]

Top ten Beatles references

[@accend9255]

I’m so close to using pull offs on thunderstruck and my fingers hurt soooo bad

[@jessicacruz4453]

My fingers hurt in the beginning but than it stoped and it started again!! 😢

[@apfelmistnutte]

You do kind of remind me of Wade Wilson x)

[@ilovetylerist]

TRUUUEEE

[@Demaglia]

SOO TRUEE

[@charlotteguo362]

THE SAGE SHOULD GET INTO MOVIE INDUSTRY

[@yourguitarsage]

+Charlotte Guo Oh, my goodness, Charlotte..that blows me away! What a kind thing to say!!!! e:)

[@apfelmistnutte]

holy shit he answered! x)

[@narupickles7982]

I'm surprised you didn't say anything about checking if the strings are old and stiff and corroded. Or just turning the trust rod tilll the buzzing stops and use custom lights or something. What if all they had was high action and thick strings. A turn of the rod and custom lights and changing your strings once a month. The callus is a duh.

[@marcrumsower475]

I have great calluses, but it feels like the bone in my finger is trying to poke through my finger tip.

[@cloudmonkey2686]

Sorry I'm only twenty seconds in so maybe later you say. But.....I've been playing for roughly 14 years and I'm self taught and never took the time to learn much but play lol. My fingers don't hurt I call that learning. But my actual hands are now starting to kill. Like I've been playing an acoustic for this whole time and I could play eight hours no break like it was nothing. Now I play same guitar same strings and everything and my whole hand is killing after like five min. I do have bad action on my acoustic and I use some heavy ass strings but is this normal? I mean surely I would have noticed before all these years right? Why do my whole hands hurt

[@drmich13playscott36]

Lol true I stopped playing and now it hurts I just have to continue again

[@JustieCrustie]

What about a frostbite numbness? (On tips of my middle & index)..I'm a learner & have had my guitar for 3 days. Is this the start of calluses?..I'm hoping maybe?. Is it ok to persue in my learning?. I suppose numb is better than pain right? Although its a lil painful too. Helppppp!✌

[@RockeRider]

I have no issues with my fingertips, but my wrists and joints in my fngers hurt even if I do proper stretching and warm-ups before my practice sessions.

[@yourguitarsage]

+Sebastian Gołębiowski No pain...no gain....I keep telling myself that ! e:)

[@phantumgrey]

I get knuckle pain in my left index finger pushing on the strings. Instead of learning songs I'm not focusing on my technique since I'm obviously doing something wrong.

[@yourguitarsage]

Start here my friend! Don’t skip any videos, but the fretting video will give you all the information you need. This is a free course that I have set up for my students. www.yourguitarsage.com/30

[@phantumgrey]

Cool thank you

[@loganshank926]

I'm 2 years into playing and it still hurts like hell and I cant play now cause I got go take a break, what do I do?!

[@johnjojohnston3276]

can you please do see see rider by Elvis Presley

[@smritam]

I'm finding extremely difficult to hold and play D,G,F.

[@jeffreydouglas351]

Get a shorter scale guitar. Tune it down and use the capo.

[@bruceim3290]

Once u get good at guitar it don’t hurt no more and calluses heals and finger started look normal again

[@xstallions1232]

Good video helpful

[@mikkqu]

I can play through some stuff no problem, but when I need to bend G string on a 2th fret, even a half-step up, I have a real problem. Maybe I didn't practice enough or my guitar setup isn't right. Doing a lot of high string bends get me in trouble real fast. That is really frustrating.

[@yourguitarsage]

More practice will increase your strength and technique my friend.

[@mackknife8414]

Uuum played it till my fingers bled. But wasn't summer of 69. Good video

[@yourguitarsage]

Thanks for watching!

[@mariannecarlson7868]

My problem is fretting fingers going numb☹pain don't bother me and actually don't but numbness is a continuous battle...ugh.

[@Traceyisaposer]

Same. Am I looking at permanently losing fingertip sensitivity and having fingertip numbness forever if I learn guitar?