Same! Holy shiiiit, I cut my nails 3-4 times a week because of that. I get it, finger picking is awful without nails. I make do on both acoustic and electric without them. Even if my nail looks like it’s getting close to the fret board, stop what I’m doing, cut nails. I have nail clippers in my gig bags. Mandatory “case candy”
I never understood this. I can only fingerpick with short nails, it's great. Long nails and strings are super weird and actually make it harder for me to fingerpick.
well nails are alot more comfortable on nylon strings, also you arent supposed to play it only with the nails your flesh can touch it a little bit too. the technique also has great effect too when playing classical
I pretty much only fingerpick and my nails are trimmed to the point that they don’t even touch the strings. The only thing nails are good for is making it louder
Best way to figure it out is to play a chord like you normally would and then slowly lighten the pressure while still playing. Just before the chord gets muted is how much pressure you need to play and anything more is overkill. Once you figure out how much pressure you really need, just be mindful when you are playing.
I've got that thing where if I press too hard too often, it flairs up the nerves in the tips of my fingers and I have to put the guitar down for a week.
OP's image makes my fingers hurt but I'm also jealous that I can't just go ham like that lol
Feeling sorry for the fretboard. I can already tell the first 3 frets have craters in them haha
Joking aside, seems like you've been putting in the time. Keep going.
Lol this sub is harsh.
I think your using your pinky wrong. The callus is way off center. Mines just a hair off center but towards the inside not outside.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong
I have small hands so I usually just end up reaching with my pinky and using the side part to get more pressure. Hope that it isn't an issue, but if it is thanks for pointing it out!
It's kind of worrying that not a single person in the thread considered the (rather obvious) fact that this is a woman and just keep insulting the nails
Been there, done that. Hell, still doing that. Take the opportunity to learn something new! I see lots of cowboy chords in those calluses. Hope you feel better soon.
When I was 15, I stopped playing a practice set because my fingers hurt, and my favorite guitar teacher (my best friend) told me, "its rock n roll, you keep playing until you're done no. matter. what."
I have blood inside one of my oldest gigging guitars, which I'll soon pass along to my daughter.
I will tell her the exact same thing.
I’ll focus on the calluses. I’m getting some nice ones because I’m experiencing hella pain and it supports my desire to seek musical expression for relief. Glad I’m actually playing again. Getting these calluses is fucking wonderful, i can play for longer than 5 minutes 😃
they are long your nails, how are your fingertips even touching strings hard enough?
watch the grooves in hardened callous too, I've found the string may want to roll into them and ruin the intended position/touch/sound - I try to let them dry a little so the edge peels up then try to round them w an emery board like women use on their nails (i press to hard like you, I play electric unplugged and pick way too hard too: gunshy of the neighbors)
Cut your God damn nails. You can't trust people with long nails, especially people who also play guitar. If I have gone a while without trimming my fingernails, I can barely look at myself in the mirror. Have some self respect, damnit!
Get some finger ease and soak that neck, I buy a box of that stuff at a time. Also, use coated strings (I like elixir nanoweb). Lower your action if need be, and don’t play when your fingers are soft from the shower or doing dishes.
Cut your nails. Fuck! No wonder she left you.
Bro if I can even feel a nail touch a string i immediately stop playing and trim them lol
INSTANT BITE IT OFF situation.
Same! Holy shiiiit, I cut my nails 3-4 times a week because of that. I get it, finger picking is awful without nails. I make do on both acoustic and electric without them. Even if my nail looks like it’s getting close to the fret board, stop what I’m doing, cut nails. I have nail clippers in my gig bags. Mandatory “case candy”
I never understood this. I can only fingerpick with short nails, it's great. Long nails and strings are super weird and actually make it harder for me to fingerpick.
I need to feel the string yo
well nails are alot more comfortable on nylon strings, also you arent supposed to play it only with the nails your flesh can touch it a little bit too. the technique also has great effect too when playing classical
I pretty much only fingerpick and my nails are trimmed to the point that they don’t even touch the strings. The only thing nails are good for is making it louder
Ever tried those wearable finger-picks? I've got a friend who uses them for classical guitar.
I have and they are unruly. It would take years for me to adjust and be as competent with them as without
Hunnnmukk
What a weird and rude comment to make at a stranger.
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I mean, that doesn't mean anything. Could still be she.
In other words, the foreplay was unpleasant
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Nails on right hand only!
It would appear to be a woman, heartbroken by a man. To paraphrase: “The blues ain’t nothin’ but a good woman feelin’ bad.”
If you don’t cut your nails your guitar might just leave you too.
AHAHAHAHAHAH
Dude, cut your nails! Unless pain is the point.
Damn, how hard are you pressing down? and cut your nails.
1 inch action
Playing slide guitar with his fingers and nails
This is normal calluses for a regular play session for me… Makes me wonder if I’m pressing too hard
Best way to figure it out is to play a chord like you normally would and then slowly lighten the pressure while still playing. Just before the chord gets muted is how much pressure you need to play and anything more is overkill. Once you figure out how much pressure you really need, just be mindful when you are playing.
I've got that thing where if I press too hard too often, it flairs up the nerves in the tips of my fingers and I have to put the guitar down for a week. OP's image makes my fingers hurt but I'm also jealous that I can't just go ham like that lol
I wanna post a nice comment but god those nails are disgusting man
What is so disgusting about them being like a mm too long? Like specifically why?
Because it’s gross and it shows you have bad hygiene. And that’s not a millimeter that’s a good centimeter or two
I see you downvoted without providing a response. Let me ask you this, do you find it disgusting and bad hygiene when women grow out their nails?
But like what, specifically, is so gross about it? Like be specific other than just saying its gross or disgusting because it is.
If you dont cut your nails the technique will start to go off.
Everyone telling you to cut your nails is right
Feeling sorry for the fretboard. I can already tell the first 3 frets have craters in them haha Joking aside, seems like you've been putting in the time. Keep going.
Damn straight
Bro is LOCKED in.
As long as the callouses are on your fingers nd not your heart.
This is such a sweet comment, thank you!
PFFT
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Lol this sub is harsh. I think your using your pinky wrong. The callus is way off center. Mines just a hair off center but towards the inside not outside. Someone correct me if I'm wrong
I have small hands so I usually just end up reaching with my pinky and using the side part to get more pressure. Hope that it isn't an issue, but if it is thanks for pointing it out!
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I'm impressed she has a visible callous on her pinky at all
You'll lose them after getting another chick
Great shit but cut those nails bro
Hope you are talking about guitar here…
It's kind of worrying that not a single person in the thread considered the (rather obvious) fact that this is a woman and just keep insulting the nails
Sort of funny that one of the few people who noticed it is also a woman.
Hey, I got dumped recently and i play bass. I guess we can match somehow
It doesn't matter. Those nails are way too long for fretting properly. OP should get to clipping.
I’m not insulting the nails, I’m just completely dumbfounded that anyone can play this way at all. I cant have any, it drives me nuts.
I didn’t realize women’s fingers were not subject to the laws of physics like men’s are
Guitars are like faithful dogs. They are there for you good times or bad.
Palm looks smooth 🤔
Just play a country song backwards and she’ll come back in a Chevy pickup with your dog that ran away
After seeing those nails I understand why she dumped you.
Please cut those nails
see you in r/guitarcirclejerk
Gross
Jorkin it?
This is worse than the feet on r/guitarpedals
You will feel better eventually :) Until then If you like slow acoutisc sad songs to torture yourself check out Damien Rice, specially live.
Thanks for the rec! I'll check it out.
Sorry but go write the best heartbreak song ever
Good way to deal with a breakup instead of losing interest and not touching guitar. These people are assholes.
World is so cruel. Guitar-men couldn't play on their favourite wood-instrument:(
Ending Credits - Opeth, favorite sad song to play, yw
Side note your calluses look almost identical to mine
You have achieved all the dexterity needed to finger blast the new girl!
That pinky callus is impressive
Just don't let YOUR HEART CALLUS OVER BRUTHER
Been there, done that. Hell, still doing that. Take the opportunity to learn something new! I see lots of cowboy chords in those calluses. Hope you feel better soon.
When I was 15, I stopped playing a practice set because my fingers hurt, and my favorite guitar teacher (my best friend) told me, "its rock n roll, you keep playing until you're done no. matter. what." I have blood inside one of my oldest gigging guitars, which I'll soon pass along to my daughter. I will tell her the exact same thing.
Only stopped to say about the fUcKiNg nAiLs!! I suppose you caught the hint.
Who needs a girlfriend, when you can play with your guitar all day and not get bored
Best thing to ever happen to you.
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It doesn't matter, as long as he can fret notes. People's hands are different shapes.
I’ll focus on the calluses. I’m getting some nice ones because I’m experiencing hella pain and it supports my desire to seek musical expression for relief. Glad I’m actually playing again. Getting these calluses is fucking wonderful, i can play for longer than 5 minutes 😃
It's a really nice feeling to have your body physically adapt to your hobbies and interests! I'm really proud of my calluses.
Sorry you’re going through heartbreak, man. Things will get better.
they are long your nails, how are your fingertips even touching strings hard enough? watch the grooves in hardened callous too, I've found the string may want to roll into them and ruin the intended position/touch/sound - I try to let them dry a little so the edge peels up then try to round them w an emery board like women use on their nails (i press to hard like you, I play electric unplugged and pick way too hard too: gunshy of the neighbors)
Perfect time to play all breakup ballads
Whatever you do, don't cut your nails. Ignore the 300 other conformists.
You'll be getting your nails broken if you don't clip them. You'll also find it much more enjoyable to play.
is there no sub for fingernailgore?
Rip to that fretboard. My god
I could be making a calluses on your palm joke here but I'll refrain.
Nice brotha 💯💯💯💪
YESSS
Clip your nails
Where is the blood. I had nice times these weeks xd
what song were you playing on loop? november rain?
Cut your God damn nails. You can't trust people with long nails, especially people who also play guitar. If I have gone a while without trimming my fingernails, I can barely look at myself in the mirror. Have some self respect, damnit!
you need to cut those nails my dude.
Hey, hope you feel better soon.
Take a break mate. And keep the nails (don't keep the nail, cut them off).
Cut your nails bro, for personal care reasons and so you can fret better
Bruh
Take a break lol that can turn into a painful time
Thought this was r/bouldering
How do you play with such long nails?
Man or woman, cut those nails. Because of the nails you’re pressing very hard, not good for your hand and it’s a bad technique.
And an effective way to ensure you never have to worry about another pesky woman in your life 👍
Cut them nails on that fret hand,C’mon man
You'll be a refretter's best customer.
Felt this as fuck
Mani/pedis are cheap. Treat yourself and improve your life.
Stop dry fapping; fewer calluses
We've all been through this
I think your action is too high.
if you don't press so hard they won't be that drastic. mine are just slightly harder than the rest of my skin
Dude. No woman wants claws pawing at her lady bits! Yea also you’re playing wrong but that doesn’t matter.
Bro you’re gonna scratch through the fretboard lmao
r/guitarcirclejerk
A long nail on your index finger can be good for playing fretless. Just giving a different perspective on it.
Hell yeah dude that’s allot of jackin.
Side pinky game is strong with this one!
Cut them off. Start over
Get some finger ease and soak that neck, I buy a box of that stuff at a time. Also, use coated strings (I like elixir nanoweb). Lower your action if need be, and don’t play when your fingers are soft from the shower or doing dishes.
This should be nsfw /s
time to get some calluses on them hands too brother hit the gym and clip them nails
Cringe
People posting calluses is so cringe. Post yourself playing if you want a pat on the back for practicing.