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Video: What kind of pain or pitfalls should I expect as a new guitarist?

Video: What kind of pain or pitfalls should I expect as a new guitarist?

by Shane Sanders | Jul 12, 2024 | Learn, Video

Some pain during practice sessions as a beginner is normal, but it will go away One of the most common challenges when first learning to play the guitar is dealing with fingertip pain—especially if you are learning to play with a steel-string guitar. Pressing down on...
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