I started playing guitar (yes, finally!) a couple days ago, for about 2-3 hours a day. My fingers hurt REALLY bad (and no, don't just say 'use a pick,' it's the other hand) and I'm scared that they're going to develop blisters. How do i build up the callousses (totally misspelled that, sorry) without getting blisters?
Thanks!
2007-01-13 08:03:26 · 19 answers · asked by Girl With Kaleidescope Eyes 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
lol, don't you love how people totally don't even pay attention to the question that you are asking? I was talking about callouses, and I said please don't answer with 'use a pick.' Lol.
2007-01-13 08:09:23 · update #1
Thanks everyone for all your helpful answers! I'm basically trying all the remedies that you suggested (except for stop playing, lol.) And I'm going a little easier on the practicing anyway, I've got hw to do. Oh, and I've got nylon strings, if that helps. Thanks a bunch.
2007-01-13 09:43:17 · update #2
tough it out, the callouses will come...
and dont push so hard on the strings.
also, if you drop some super glue on your fingertips, it dries quickly to form "instant callouses"
2007-01-13 08:09:31 · answer #1 · answered by chumpchange 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's unlikely that you will blister before callouses.
It is possible to cut through "virgin" fingertips with guitar strings however.
It is suggested that a beginner practice for no more than 20 minutes in a sitting, twice a day.
2007-01-13 16:13:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, you can't. When i statred playing, i only played for about 45 minutes a day. I didn't get blisters and i am easily buildin calices. If you are getting blisters, either play for a shorter period of time or just try to play with blisters. rock on
2007-01-13 16:19:42 · answer #3 · answered by ILIKEWAFFLES 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if its ur other hand than all u can do is get use to it, i play guitar and at first my fingers hurt real bad but now i dont have ne blisters so just play and dont worry about blisters.
2007-01-13 16:13:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've just started playing my banjo again after a hiatus. I keep a bottle of ice cold beer right beside me & when my fingies get sore I hold onto the bottle. any bottle of cold beverage will do the trick
happy strumming
2007-01-13 16:14:13 · answer #5 · answered by cheezy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
maybe you are playing for longer periods of time than you should... you just started a few days ago, so why don't you start practicing for a small amout of time and gradually build up your practice time? then your fingers will get used to it more, hopefully.
2007-01-13 16:11:02 · answer #6 · answered by heyxkid 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't have a remedy but eventually you'll get used to moving your fingers, stuff like that. Just give it some time.
2007-01-13 16:07:33 · answer #7 · answered by sillyshas 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
it takes a while to get used to it. I have been playing for 5 years and i have now got used to it.
2007-01-13 16:08:26 · answer #8 · answered by wj11393 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
hey, if you don have any experience aboput it i segeste to use vitamin A cream and also bondage your finger. and when you did it pls don play guitar for 8 hours and keep it hot.
2007-01-13 16:18:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
are you warming up before playing?
would you run a mile without warming up?
warm up those fingers; play scales and stuff for like 6 minutes before u play any songs...its dangerous not to do so.
2007-01-13 16:10:49 · answer #10 · answered by Isuck,Usuck,Weallsuck 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋