How to Build Calluses for Playing Guitar Quickly
Developing calluses on the tips of your fret hand's fingers is necessary for playing the guitar. Playing the guitar as often as you can is the best way to build calluses, but there are ways to speed up the process.
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Instructions
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Swab rubbing alcohol onto the tips of the fingers on your fret hand two or three times a day. This will remove excess moisture and help develop and maintain calluses.
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Use water sparingly when washing your hands. Water can destroy calluses and force you to begin again. Keep your fingertips dry as much as possible.
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Play the guitar at least 20 to 40 minutes a day. Use all your fingers as much as possible.
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Use a product like Rock-Tips, which creates a tough protective membrane on your fingertips. It is made to both protect your fingertips and build calluses faster.
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Rub your fingers on rough surfaces as often as you can, or carry something like a rough stone with you, so you can use it throughout the day to toughen your fingertips.
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Tips & Warnings
Don't give up playing guitar just because of the pain, it means your making progress, and it lessens significantly over a very short time.
References
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Start with the thickest gauge string on an instrument with the highest action you can get your hands on...if you can stay with it do so, and then gradually lighten up gauge and little by little get your action to where it feels like heaven...soon you'll be zipping across those frets and strings! Don't be too concerned if you draw blood under your finger nails...just keep on playing!
