I’ve taught dozens of people with small hands and they tend to be very aware and conscious of their hand size and it worries them. Relax, there is no such thing as having ‘too small’ hands to play guitar. Everyone can learn to play the guitar.
Regarding this, are guitars harder with long fingers?
Long fingers might help for extended chords low on the fretboard, but I find mine almost too long for the guitar, better suited for bass. Fatter fingers may hinder a player a little but, as long as the fingers are well practiced and therefore nimble/dexterous/efficient etc, they should have no problems.
Just so, are small hands bad for guitar? Everybody experiences some pain or discomfort when they first try to learn chords or play notes on the guitar for the first time. Having small hands can increase the discomfort because you need to press down harder than somebody with larger and stronger hands.
Beside this, can you stretch fingers?
Finger Stretch
Gently straighten your fingers as flat as you can against the surface without forcing your joints. Hold for 30 to 60 seconds and then release. Repeat at least four times with each hand.
Does finger length matter for guitar?
The length of your fingers don’t affect how well you can play guitar, but may affect what fingering choices you make for specific chord shapes.
How can I extend my fingers for guitar?
How can I increase my gap between my fingers?
How long does it take for your fingers to get used to guitar?
Developing calluses on your fingertips can relieve a lot of the initial pain of learning to play guitar. On average, it takes 2 to 4 weeks for calluses to fully form. But callus formation differs from person to person depending on: how often you practice or play.
Is Ed Sheeran’s guitar small?
Ed Sheeran Guitar Rig FAQs
Ed Sheeran’s guitars are so small because he prefers the feel and sound of 3/4 size guitars compared to full-size guitars.