Picking hand, index finger get sore/irritated?

[Ensi]

Sorry if this isn't the right forum, I thought it'd be most suitable here.

I use Jazz III picks.

So recently when i've played guitar for a little while (maybe 2-4 songs) my index finger starts to get really sore and turns a bit red. It is super annoying, and i've never had this problem in my earlier years of playing, it started recently.

Outlined it from a googleimage's picture (+ a little bit more out to the tip):

What the shit is going on? Anyone have any similar experiences etc?

I tried using new picks, same thing, as it maybe could be some oil that irritated my hand.

 

[Brandon E.]

It happens...deal with it? It's just from the pressure...I could tell you to use lighter strings or don't pick as hard but that wouldn't be very good advice.

 

[Plankis]

My guess is that you're putting too much pressure on the index finger. So loosen the grip.

 

[Skinny Viking]

I'd be more concerned about your vagina

 

[Ensi]

It happens...deal with it? It's just from the pressure...I could tell you to use lighter strings or don't pick as hard but that wouldn't be very good advice.

I like to use good pressure strings, and I pick fairly hard..

My guess is that you're putting too much pressure on the index finger. So loosen the grip.

..So yeah, I can try to loosen the grip. I wonder if my finger will adapt to my hard picking? Because I have had several days of not playing the last month, so maybe i'm just "out of shape".

I'd be more concerned about your vagina

What is this madness?

 

[guitarguru777]

Sorry if this isn't the right forum, I thought it'd be most suitable here.

I use Jazz III picks.

So recently when i've played guitar for a little while (maybe 2-4 songs) my index finger starts to get really sore and turns a bit red. It is super annoying, and i've never had this problem in my earlier years of playing, it started recently.

Outlined it from a googleimage's picture (+ a little bit more out to the tip):

What the shit is going on? Anyone have any similar experiences etc?

I tried using new picks, same thing, as it maybe could be some oil that irritated my hand.

Jazz picks are for pussies ... be a man use a real pick....

 

[Skinny Viking]

What is this madness?

this just floored me!

 

[guitarguru777]

What is this madness?

http://www.wikihow.com/Wash-Your-Vagina

 

[Skinny Viking]

good to see you back Jay

 

[guitarguru777]

Its only temporary ... I am extremely bored today. Nothing going on in the studio other then a re-amp

 

[Brandon E.]

pshaw okay...

 

[SocialNumb]

Use the purple, also let they pick grip be looser, relax. Also, get some tougher skin.

 

[Ensi]

Use the purple, also let they pick grip be looser, relax.

I have been using Jazz III's since like... I started. I am too accustomed to them.

Also, get some tougher skin.

Hence the "out of shape" comment, as I haven't been playing much guitar lately.

 

[jipchen]

I'd be more concerned about your vagina

Holy shit I just peed a little.

on topic:
My picking hand's index finger also gets sore sometimes. It happens when I don't play much for a few weeks but goes away after 2-3 days.
Also my fingertips of the fretting hands fucking hurt SO MUCH when I started playing again after a whole year (seriously)

When I told the other bandmates they called me a pussy, too

 

[guitarguru777]

When I told the other bandmates they called me a pussy, too

Difference is you are one

 

[Ensi]

Thanks for the feedback jipchen, as I thought it's probably because I haven't played alot as stated, but i'll try to change my grip too.

 

[guitarguru777]

hold your pick like you hold your cock. Gentle yet firm

 

[ratsapprentice]

hold your pick like you hold your cock. Gentle yet firm

...difficult thing to do after training with these...

http://www.captainsofcrushgrippers.com/

 

[SocialNumb]

1: Fap with your picking hand and concentrate on your thumb and index finger, let them slide loosely but maintaining a sufficient grip.

2: Do the twist to loosen shit up.

3: Let 10 to 15 mins go by, do your stretches.

4: Warm up, pay attention to your index and thumb. Remember what you learned from fapping.

5: Go BrOOtz! Epic riffs commence!

 

[jipchen]

Difference is you are one