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It’s so fun to jam on a guitar, but it’s a real pain when your fingers start hurting after a few minutes. Experienced guitarists build up hard calluses on their hands so it’s easier to play for a long time. Luckily, there are some things you can do to strengthen your fingers so you can keep playing and improving. We’ll walk you through a few ways to develop finger calluses and how to keep them tough so you can rock out!
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- ↑ https://youtu.be/p9OOHq7lJ64?t=137
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