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Let's talk about a problem that many guitarists around the world are familiar with. Let's talk about the pain associated with the left hand when playing the guitar. Some novice guitarists feel pain after a couple of minutes of playing, while more experienced guitarists may feel pain after slightly longer non-stop playing.

Steps

1. 1 Be prepared for some soreness and numbness. Keep in mind that a novice guitar player doesn't have to have the same level of stamina as more experienced guitarists. Patience and perseverance at work is critical as endurance will be the end result of your dedication. A word of caution about repetitive motion. When the pain becomes acute, the body lets you know that something is wrong. If you feel such pain, stop your actions quickly, something is not right. Unlike weightlifting, where a little pain is progress, in the guitar world, pain can mean trouble.
2. 2 Hold your guitar correctly. How long you can play barre chords depends on how you hold your guitar before your hand cramp or hurts. Make sure your toe is firmly in the center of the back of the bar and no further, as if looking at your head. Centering your finger on the back of the guitar neck should help you get the right shape; because in this way it increases the endurance of the hand.
3. 3 Be sure to place your fingers. Precision in finger placement isn't just invaluable for sound; but also for the endurance of your hands. Bringing your index finger closer to the fret, which is closer to the stand, rather than placing it between the frets, helps to reduce the effort required to play barre chords. The less force you need on the lower strings, the more time you will be comfortable playing different chords with the barre.
4. 4 Find out what to expect. For a guitar with a large distance between the strings and the neck, it will also require more force to clamp the strings. If you can't afford to have the string-to-neck spacing tweaked by a repair technician, consider using a capo on the first fret of your guitar as a temporary alternative. By placing the capo on the first fret, the guitar strings are closer to the frets; thus, less force needs to be used to clamp them. Don't forget to tune your guitar again; because setting the capo to the first fret raises the tuning by at least half a step.
5. 5 Try different neck shapes. The shape of the neck plays an important role, it depends on how comfortable it will be to play the instrument. Different brands and types of guitars offer their customers a variety of neck styles and shapes. Always try to play your guitar before buying one. Just like when you buy a pair of jeans that you feel good in; you will want to play guitars that not only sound great but fit.