Dear hands,

[crushedoleander]

Remember, before the guitar when I was like. Hmm guitar is going to take a lot of practice. Lots and lots, every night I suspect. And that was cool? Yes?

Please stop hurting.

-e

Comments

[zero_chance]

If there's one thing I've found with the guitar, it's that you can't push yourself. If your hands hurt, set it down for a while. I know they say practice 30 minutes a day, but if your fingers hurt, try doing 15, rest your hands for an hour or so, and then do another 15.

[mychimaera]

After a month or two, you won't even notice it anymore. I hope you're learning on an acoustic, because that'll honestly wear your fingers in much better. And it helps build strength in your fingers more than an electric!