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Newbie1234 · 04:54 PM

I'm still just starting with the guitar (started in march), I got a couple of questions.

1) What are your tips for avoiding sore fingers? Most of the times I would stop playing because my fingertips hurt and are all cracked, and not because I can't play anymore.

2) I'm really interested in learning to solo properly on the guitar. I already have a pretty good knowledge of scales and keys (from prior instruments), so I was wondering if you knew any sites/books that I should visit for finding the scales and whatnot.

3) I've seen many different ways to bend, and currently I arch my fingers and my fingernails will push against the other strings. I can get it bend to the right tone (i hear this is the most important for beginners), but just wondering if this method would be bad for the future and more advance techniques.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Newbie1234 · 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by Zato-1

Cyberfret.com .. But in all honesty its much better if you avoid patterns, instead , since you must have a musical ear by now plot your way on the guitar by Discovering the note placements in a certain (given) Key.. Like use Metallica's Nothing Else Matters and solo over it to get a feel for the key of E minor.. etc.. If you want i can detail you on most popular songs' keys..
If you need a full reference for Scales and Modes, use a program called "Guitar Pro" , go to Tools > Scales and select whatever u want, it will be slapped on the on-screen fretboard, you cant miss it.. :P

Nice, I already had Guitar Pro, but never really thought of using for scales.

Originally Posted by electric_eye

I am a sufferer of RSI and it's been a long time since I played the guitar. However Newbie 1234 I don't know exactly how long you have been playing, but initially your fretting fingers will be a bit sore after playing, but they toughen up. Make sure to warm up before playing and know that pain occurs because something is wrong.

Started playing in march, so only about 3 months now. It's mainly just the fingertips that will get all cracked up after playing for long periods of time.

I've started making it a habit to wash my hands in warm water before and after playing, I'll see how it goes.

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