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I used a product sold online called QuikCallus (not sure the spelling). Paint it on, wait till it thoroughly dries - 10 to 15 minutes if memory serves and I was playing 3rd day 4 hours straight with no pain. I swear by the stuff. Used it for about Two weeks while callous built-up under this stuff and never needed it again.Gave it to another newbie who had the same results. I practiced for over 3 hours a day (I kept track) and I credit that stuff plus YouTube for teaching me how to lower the action on my $100 guitar. Now I have 3 Martins and guitar playing has changed my life. I'm 67 y.o. btw.
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Everyone's fingers are different. Apparently.
For me, I mainly play hard on weekends. If I miss a weekend, I feel it the next. I also play lighter when practicing than I do at a gig. Using a heavier gauge while practicing will help build them up faster. Playing electric has never been an issue with lighter strings.
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once upon a time, there was this thread...about this guy who never washed his hand.
he would wear a doctors glove in the shower. it is said that the non-hygienic method can indeed speed the development? myself, iam not so sure. |
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So ???
Just who is the Old Laughing Lady?
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My wife got me rubber gloves . . . . :-(
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Gods, if we only knew...
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I returned to playing after taking 47 years off ever touching a guitar. It took a bit to get the fingers into mode again.
Playing a classic with nylons will help keep your chops and licks running through your brain - so that's what I do in those times when I like to branch out a bit. About six months ago I bought a Peavey Guitalele (with 6 strings). It's a much shorter version of a guitar - and a longer version of a uke. It's great to experiment with on those freaky chords and lead lines. The biggest problem is that I play bass and guitar and keyboard too, so the fingers get a good workout all the time now that I'm retired. The next biggest problem is that each instrument develops it's own calluses.
Here's what I did, as I am a guitar/bass player and I do all my own setups anyway:
I'm almost 71 and I still get called out for fill-in bass and harmonicas for one thing or another, so it pays to keep up your musical training that you are getting every time you pick your instrument up and play it. Instead of reading a magazine of checking out the lingerie catalogs that your wife gets, read things about music theory. You don't have to understand it all but learn the buzzwords - it'll plug in later on when the light gets brighter. Your brain needs calluses too. |
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I wash my hands before playing, is that what you are speaking of?
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Additionally, examine your fretting technique. I see a lot of people "death grip" the neck and get hand fatigue and sore fingers. Even after decades I tend to grip tighter when performing than practicing to make sure everything is fretted properly. Try relaxing until you have the lightest touch on the fret board that still results in clean notes. Unless your guitar's are way off, you should be able to fret chords without any pressure on the back of the neck - or very little. Fifteen to 20 minutes is pretty short. |
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Just watched a YouTube video on Jam Stick. Pretty awesome. And pretty expensive too.
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This. There's no way around it. Don't waste your time on anything else.
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