How not to develop calluses when playing guitar?

July 21, 2010 by admin · 7 Comments
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pandora asked:


I just started playing guitar. My fingers are almost bleeding. I’ve heard from different people that with time you’ll develop calluses. Are there any covers for the fingertips or something so my fingers don’t hurt and don’t get calluses?

What size guitar is right for a smaller size girl?

July 17, 2010 by admin · 3 Comments
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guitar
XoXo asked:


I know like 28 inches or something is the standard size for an acoustic guitar. But I know that can’t be very comfortable for a small person, with short fingers. =) So does anyone know what size acoustic guitar would be perfect for me. I have a very small frame.

What are some tips for playing acoustic guitar?

March 24, 2010 by admin · 3 Comments
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TealEyes asked:


Hi, I have just started playing guitar. I am just working on chords and am having a lot of difficulty. I have small fingers and I am having a hard time stretching my fingers that far. Does anyone have any tips on how to play chords better? Actually any guitar tips would be fantastic because I am teaching myself. 10 points to the best answer. Thanks!

What is the best way to strengthen fingers for guitar playing?

February 4, 2010 by admin · 3 Comments
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Sam asked:


I have been playing guitar for over 5 years. Recently, I got a segull acoustic guitar which i like quite a bit. The only problems ive had are with bar chords, which have been more difficult to do than on my electric guitar. Any suggestions for makeing clearer guitar bar chords would be great (such as what string gauges to use)

what is the best way to strengthen your fingers for guitar?

December 17, 2009 by admin · 5 Comments
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guitar
James_A7X asked:


i’m getting a guitar at christmas and have spent some time over friends practicing. I won’t deny it, even though they are quite quick, my fingers are insanely weak.
i know they will get stronger the more i play guitar but is there any other ways to help strengthen them?

What are good guitar exercises to start playing Metal solos?

November 30, 2009 by admin · 1 Comment
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Derek asked:


I’ve been playing guitar for 2 1/2 years and I can play a lot metal riffs but when I get to the solos I can do any thing so what are good exercises to improve my fingers in that area. I also struggle with songs that have intricate rhythms, particulary megadeth songs. I know minor pentatonic, major and minor harmonic and minor melodic scales. I play mostly thrash metal songs.

How long does it take for fingers to get used to playing a guitar?

October 21, 2009 by admin · 3 Comments
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asked:


I have a guitar with steel strings, and i have been playing my rental one (nylon strings) for like a month but not practicing, obiously my fingers hurt like crazy with the steel strings and i have had it for 3 days and i practice everyday for like 2 hours.

How long will it take for my fingers to get used to my guitar?
Also whats the process

thankss :D

Is there anything that can help speed up the toughening of left fingers when learning guitar?

July 27, 2009 by admin · 8 Comments
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Louise asked:


I’m just a beginner and have signed up for a week of guitar camp. I won’t make it with metal strings on my guitar for 7 full days. Ouch! Need to toughen my fingers fast! Would another guitar with plastic strings help as a stepping stone? Thanks.

Why does my guitar amp Hum really loudly when its power is on and i touch the guitar strings or any screws?

July 24, 2009 by admin · 2 Comments
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guitar
thepyrotechnician asked:


Now please, this really seems not to be a pickup or feedback problem. It almost certainly is a grounding/electricity problem. I need to confirm this. When i play, no guitar sound comes from the amp, just the loud buzz. It eases down when i remove my fingers from the strings or any other metal parts of the guitar but still no guitar sound. When i touch these parts its hummmmmmm…. Its really annoying.

How can i protect my fingers while playing my guitar?

June 29, 2009 by admin · 10 Comments
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All-American Girl asked:


i’m still new at playing guitar but i practice alot and the metal guitar strings really hurt my fingers to the point where i can’t practice for a while what can i do?
I mean the fingers i use on the fret board.

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