I'm trying to learn to play the acoustic guitar, (I'd rather electric, but I don't have one) but it, of course, hurts my fingers, and it's annoying. I just need prayer for tenacity to suck it up so I can get good enough to be in a heavy metal band. (Like Skillet, only not. lol) So yeah, I would really appreciate it if ya'll could pray for me. ;D

Stop playing when your fingers get too sore. (That's an obvious one) Then after a while your fingerstips will get hard.

The problem with the acoustic is that its strings are harder than other types like the classic guitar which have gut strings and is easier on the fingers.

I suggest using a classic spanish guitar to start to learn the chords/ or to pick. You will be able to play more (without your fingers getting blue and purple). And you won't get so discourage with sore fingers.

But if you only have the classic to start on I suggest you hold your breath and play away. In time your fingers will get hard.

By the way: the electric guitar's strings are very easy to play. Its just hard to work out good riffs on your own. And the strings are very soft on your fingers. (Now there's motivation for a electric AND the sound is so much louder - to the consent of the neighbours of course ;D)

Wait till you end up slicing your finger open on that E string and blood starts oozing down the neck. Ohh yes, it will happen. And when it does, you can brag to al your friends cause you have just turned yourself into a true guitar player, playin till your fingers bleed. Good on ya, Girl!

You are starting out the best way you can. By learning to play an acoustic properly, once you pick up an electric, it will be so much easier for you to learn and it will make you all in all, a better guitar player. And if you ever need a pick me up, listen to Bryan Adams - Summer of '69! Good luck!

CJ

By the way: the electric guitar's strings are very easy to play.... And the strings are very soft on your fingers.


Depends on your strings really. If you have light strings, then yes. If you happen to grab a different guage then...no. ;) Also, to the beginner, some electric strings can be sharper than those of an acoustic for instance. Of course, electrics made my fingers callouse more than acoustics.....so i purposefully dragged my fingers along the strings until they were raw. Hey, it worked for me! =D I will be praying for you, that He gives you endurance to persevere.

Truth be known, the classical guitar may SEEM better because of the nylon strings but the neck is wider, which if not practiced properly can hurt the wrist and promote wrong hand positioning. It's not a big deal but the acoustic is is the hardest. If you learn on that, everything will seem more comfortable.