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john of MT
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05/31/2023 3:20 pm
#1 Originally Posted by: jas.steers

Hello, I just started learning the guitar today and already my finger tips are killing  me. Any advice to help reduce pain when playing? 

My personal experience in building calluses is that multiple short practice sessions during the day works best and causes the least discomfort.


Good luck.  Have fun.


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