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How long does it take for your fingers to get used to guitar?

Aaron Asghari
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Aaron Asghari is a Professional Guitarist and the lead guitarist of The Ghost Next Door. He received his degree in Guitar Performance from the Guitar Institute of Technology program in Los Angeles. In addition to writing and performing with The Ghost Next Door, he founded Asghari Guitar Lessons, where he was the primary guitar instructor for many years.

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It can take a couple of weeks to a few months for your calluses to develop, depending on how often you practice.

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What if I don't have a grip master and cannot buy one?

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If you don't have a grip master, try pressing your fingertips against the edge of a thin plastic card, such as a credit card or ID card.

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How do I keep my fingers conditioned when I'm not able to play guitar?

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If you have fingernails on your thumbs, alternate pressing the nails against the tips of your other fingers.

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How do I make my fingertips stronger, other than using grip master or practicing more?

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If you mean how to develop calluses on your fingertips, there's no shortcut. Play, play, play!

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How do I make my pinkie finger stronger?

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Practice playing and eventually your fingers will get stronger. Alternatively, you could try squeezing on a tennis, or similar, ball to strengthen your whole hand.

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