Topmusicanswers
Yes that's normal and the pinky is the weakest finger so it does take time to strengthen it. The steel string acoustic is a little hard on the fingers especially if you're beginning but I wish I had a Martin too!
- Can I playing guitar with bent pinky?
- How do you fix a sore finger when playing guitar?
- Why do my finger joints hurt when I play guitar?
Can I playing guitar with bent pinky?
It comes down to what you want to play and what you need in order to play it. It may also be the case that you're comfortable using your pinky, except when you move to the higher frets. ... So the answer to the pinky question is that you don't have to use it per se, but it certainly won't hurt your playing if you do.
How do you fix a sore finger when playing guitar?
How to Ease Sore Fingertips from Guitar Playing
- Start out slow. In the beginning your fingers will be very sensitive and easily irritated from pressing the strings. ...
- Get correct strings. ...
- Adjust your action. ...
- Practice without pressing the strings. ...
- Let the calluses develop.
Why do my finger joints hurt when I play guitar?
The trauma results from making constant, repetitive contact with the harsh material of the strings. Over time, this repeated pressing wears away the top layer of skin, exposing the more sensitive and nerve-dense dermal layer underneath. Trying to keep playing with exposed fingertip tissue is painful enough.
