My fingers are hurt and have deep grooves; should I stop practicing for a while?

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Take It Easy .. Fingers Are More Important Then Guitar. Its A Part Of The Process Though :)
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When you begin this usually happens. The tips the fingertips of your chord hold holding hand develops ridges and hurts. This is normal. Take a break only if the pain is unbearable. If it is unbearable pain YES TAKE A BREAK. If it hurts but you can still hold chords then power through the pain. It's the...
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When you begin this usually happens. The tips the fingertips of your chord hold holding hand develops ridges and hurts. This is normal. Take a break only if the pain is unbearable. If it is unbearable pain YES TAKE A BREAK. If it hurts but you can still hold chords then power through the pain. It's the only way to get your fingers to get used to it. read less
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If you want to be a better guitarist do not stop keep on playing until your fingers gets numb and you feel no pain This is how we all learn No pain no gain Think about your short term and long term goals with guitar playing imagine your self playing a song correctly without mistake and try that You...
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If you want to be a better guitarist do not stop keep on playing until your fingers gets numb and you feel no pain This is how we all learn No pain no gain Think about your short term and long term goals with guitar playing imagine your self playing a song correctly without mistake and try that You can't quit Coz ur not a looser read less
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