So what are you going to do instead?

[clubchamp98]

Trying to learn on a guitar with a really high action is a massive crutch. I’d definitely try to sort that at least a bit.

However teaching someone to play slide guitar to avoid sore fingers is hilarious. It’s such a niche style and requires a lot of skill beyond the basica.

Nobody is teaching her slide guitar.
I suggested it because you can’t play if your fingers are sore.
But you can just mess about with a slide.

 

[clubchamp98]

It is a whole new world! Any recommendations on type of slide or just order one and go for it?!

I wouldn’t buy one yet .
Just use a shot glass or tumbler to mess about with.
Just give your fingers a rest
Best one I had was a piece of chrome plated 22mm copper tube.

 

[AmandaJR]

I think anything that might have me able to play and fiddle around with the guitar for longer is worth a try for sure. At £6 for a capo and ditto for a glass and chrome set of slides (both excellent reviews on Amazon) - I figure why not give it a go. Without doubt IF the capo means less pressure required and easier on the fingers that would be great. I think I've got some sort of blister on my 1st finger tip now - no pain no gain and all that

 

[Orikoru]

I think anything that might have me able to play and fiddle around with the guitar for longer is worth a try for sure. At £6 for a capo and ditto for a glass and chrome set of slides (both excellent reviews on Amazon) - I figure why not give it a go. Without doubt IF the capo means less pressure required and easier on the fingers that would be great. I think I've got some sort of blister on my 1st finger tip now - no pain no gain and all that

I wouldn't say using a capo makes it any easier to play, all it does is fret all the strings at whatever fret you put it on - so then you can make your A chord shape, but relative to the capo you're now actually playing B, C or whatever - depending on where it was.

But I dunno, maybe I'm wrong. I've never noticed it being any easier with a capo on.

 

[AmandaJR]

I wouldn't say using a capo makes it any easier to play, all it does is fret all the strings at whatever fret you put it on - so then you can make your A chord shape, but relative to the capo you're now actually playing B, C or whatever - depending on where it was.

But I dunno, maybe I'm wrong. I've never noticed it being any easier with a capo on.

I think from what Fish said it could act to lower the strings so the chords are easier to play - in terms of pressure required?

 

[clubchamp98]

I wouldn't say using a capo makes it any easier to play, all it does is fret all the strings at whatever fret you put it on - so then you can make your A chord shape, but relative to the capo you're now actually playing B, C or whatever - depending on where it was.

But I dunno, maybe I'm wrong. I've never noticed it being any easier with a capo on.

Depends on the height of the nut to the first fret.
But your right it would be minimal , and change the notes so her voice might sound out of tune.
But not heard Amanda sing so might help

 

[SatchFan]

Like Amanda, my wife is also learning the guitar, choosing electric over the acoustic as it's easier on the fingers particularly as she has a touch of arthritis. Currently following JustinGuitar.com and really enjoying it.

 

[AmandaJR]

Depends on the height of the nut to the first fret.
But your right it would be minimal , and change the notes so her voice might sound out of tune.
But not heard Amanda sing so might help

You are so right. The dogs think I have a great voice and love me singing to them...

 

[AmandaJR]

Sorry to hijack the whole thread but...

Just had another play and for sure the quality of the chords is improving until fingers won't allow enough pressure. So then I just played with moving between D and A with a strum but not really concerned with the chord sound rather than learning the nimbleness required to move between the two. So didn't exert enough pressure to hurt fingers nor make a good chord sound BUT it felt of value???

 

[clubchamp98]

You are so right. The dogs think I have a great voice and love me singing to them...

The thing is playing your guitar and singing in your own house is fantastic.
But if the dogs like it that’s a bonus.

 

[clubchamp98]

Sorry to hijack the whole thread but...

Just had another play and for sure the quality of the chords is improving until fingers won't allow enough pressure. So then I just played with moving between D and A with a strum but not really concerned with the chord sound rather than learning the nimbleness required to move between the two. So didn't exert enough pressure to hurt fingers nor make a good chord sound BUT it felt of value???

Yes it will it’s like a practice swing.
Try doing it watching TV when adverts come on ,just have a few chord changes.
Then back to your programme.

 

[SatchFan]

Sorry to hijack the whole thread but...

Just had another play and for sure the quality of the chords is improving until fingers won't allow enough pressure. So then I just played with moving between D and A with a strum but not really concerned with the chord sound rather than learning the nimbleness required to move between the two. So didn't exert enough pressure to hurt fingers nor make a good chord sound BUT it felt of value???

I think there's quite a few of us who would be happy to talk guitar all day long so carry on.

 

[AmandaJR]

The thing is playing your guitar and singing in your own house is fantastic.
But if the dogs like it that’s a bonus.

I'll have to learn the dog's songs - Daisy, Daisy (of course) and Championee Oh Lay Oh Lay (since he became an agility star)...

I can't sing very well at all but it sooths the dogs!

 

[SocketRocket]

Sorry to hijack the whole thread but...

Just had another play and for sure the quality of the chords is improving until fingers won't allow enough pressure. So then I just played with moving between D and A with a strum but not really concerned with the chord sound rather than learning the nimbleness required to move between the two. So didn't exert enough pressure to hurt fingers nor make a good chord sound BUT it felt of value???

You just have to keep at it until the skin on your finger tips harden. It does get easier (eventually) ?

 

[chellie]

Bought some rhubarb, ginger and caster sugar. Already have the gin so making rhubarb and ginger gin. Will be ready in four weeks.

 

[ScienceBoy]

First three small form factor PC orders have been built, tested and shipped to their new homes. There is definitely a PC market out there that is stronger than it has been for a while.

What cases did they go in?

 

[GreiginFife]

What cases did they go in?

One was in a Silverstone SST and the others were AsRock Deskmini A300s.

 

[AmandaJR]

For the guitarists on here. Well I'm still playing ("playing"!) every day and really enjoying it too. Fingers have developed some nice callouses on the tips so I can practice a bit longer before they hurt.

You know the very sensible advice about NOT buying an acoustic guitar? Well I had to scratch the itch and managed to buy this beauty after lots of searching as everywhere (including Yamaha) are on about 2 months back order.


It's a Yamaha F310 and I love it. So much easier to play than the electric we have and sounds lovely.

I've been working on my chords following justinguitar and have also learnt some 1 and 2 string songs - Happy Birthday, Twinkle Twinkle and When the Saints. Just started a 3 string go at Love Me Tender. I like the mix of the proper learning of chords but also trying to play something.

Question - thumb/fingers or plectrum? I've used my thumb to strum/pick but today tried a plectrum and the sound was more consistent and sharper...borderline harsh to my ear but just what I've become used to. I can see it will set me back a bit learning to use it but also how it can improve the sound...

Thoughts?

 

[clubchamp98]

For the guitarists on here. Well I'm still playing ("playing"!) every day and really enjoying it too. Fingers have developed some nice callouses on the tips so I can practice a bit longer before they hurt.

You know the very sensible advice about NOT buying an acoustic guitar? Well I had to scratch the itch and managed to buy this beauty after lots of searching as everywhere (including Yamaha) are on about 2 months back order.

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It's a Yamaha F310 and I love it. So much easier to play than the electric we have and sounds lovely.

I've been working on my chords following justinguitar and have also learnt some 1 and 2 string songs - Happy Birthday, Twinkle Twinkle and When the Saints. Just started a 3 string go at Love Me Tender. I like the mix of the proper learning of chords but also trying to play something.

Question - thumb/fingers or plectrum? I've used my thumb to strum/pick but today tried a plectrum and the sound was more consistent and sharper...borderline harsh to my ear but just what I've become used to. I can see it will set me back a bit learning to use it but also how it can improve the sound...

Thoughts?

Plectrum is a natural amplifier and it’s in your interest to learn both.
I don’t use one myself I prefer a softer tone.
But also try some finger picking that’s great but hard to do at first.
See what’s natural to you that’s always what’s best.
nice guitar , I much prefer acoustic.

 

[Orikoru]

For the guitarists on here. Well I'm still playing ("playing"!) every day and really enjoying it too. Fingers have developed some nice callouses on the tips so I can practice a bit longer before they hurt.

You know the very sensible advice about NOT buying an acoustic guitar? Well I had to scratch the itch and managed to buy this beauty after lots of searching as everywhere (including Yamaha) are on about 2 months back order.

View attachment 30866
It's a Yamaha F310 and I love it. So much easier to play than the electric we have and sounds lovely.

I've been working on my chords following justinguitar and have also learnt some 1 and 2 string songs - Happy Birthday, Twinkle Twinkle and When the Saints. Just started a 3 string go at Love Me Tender. I like the mix of the proper learning of chords but also trying to play something.

Question - thumb/fingers or plectrum? I've used my thumb to strum/pick but today tried a plectrum and the sound was more consistent and sharper...borderline harsh to my ear but just what I've become used to. I can see it will set me back a bit learning to use it but also how it can improve the sound...

Thoughts?

My acoustic is a Yamaha as well, a CPX 700. I think they're quite underrated as a guitar brand.

I nearly always play with a plectrum, I'm crap with my fingers. Too fiddly. And I just can't get the same volume.