Sore Left Hand Fingers
New here, thought Id through something I do out there. After Im done playing I spray Absorbine JR on my finger tips. It will relieve pain a little but it also builds calluses much faster and Im able to practice again sooner after a lay off from sore finger tips. Boxers have used Absorbine to build Calluses on their knuckles and toughen the skin around their face for a long time. Works well for me.
New here, thought Id through something I do out there. After Im done playing I spray Absorbin JR on my finger tips. It will relieve pain a little but it also builds calluses much fast and Im able to practice again sooner after a lay off. Boxers have used Absorbine to build Calluses on their knuckles and toughen the skin around their face for a long time. Works well for me.
I'm glad this thread popped up again.
Nice tip on the Absorbine Jr. I'll have to check into that.
If you look closely at Neils videos when he shows you how to finger a chord, you will see that he also has the indentations on his fingers, even as long as he's been playing.
Just make sure you are not pressing too hard. Wearing out a fret or a string on a fret is pressing WAY too hard and you need to back it off.
Press just hard enough to get a clean note from the string and thats it. And no worries about denting your fingers. That is a badge of honor.
Nice tip on the Absorbine Jr. I'll have to check into that.
If you look closely at Neils videos when he shows you how to finger a chord, you will see that he also has the indentations on his fingers, even as long as he's been playing.
Just make sure you are not pressing too hard. Wearing out a fret or a string on a fret is pressing WAY too hard and you need to back it off.
Press just hard enough to get a clean note from the string and thats it. And no worries about denting your fingers. That is a badge of honor.
I have received several positive and constructive comments regarding this question. Yours is not one of them. Although I also respect what Mr. Melendez has accomplished, I recommend that in the future if you can't think of anything constructive to say don't say anything.
jimbob wrote:
Rick
Hey Jim- did we miss something or did the Forum Phantoms strike? I didn't see anything on this thread that was disparaging, only helpful. Did we miss something? Don't want you upset bro!I have received several positive and constructive comments regarding this question. Yours is not one of them. Although I also respect what Mr. Melendez has accomplished, I recommend that in the future if you can't think of anything constructive to say don't say anything.
Rick
jimbob wrote:
Keep Playing
Ric
Whoa, jimbob, take it easy. If you don't agree with a post then just ignore it. I do agree that I fail to see what the Melendez post has to do with this thread, it appears to just be an advertisement. However, I just chose to ignore it and move on to the useful information.I have received several positive and constructive comments regarding this question. Yours is not one of them. Although I also respect what Mr. Melendez has accomplished, I recommend that in the future if you can't think of anything constructive to say don't say anything.
Keep Playing
Ric