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Mackietao View Member Profile	May 2 2008, 10:06 PM
May 2 2008, 10:06 PM	GMC:er Posts: 208 Joined: 6-November 07	I´ve played a lot more a couple of days then I use to. And now the indexfinger nail is splitted. (like the nails is diveded in layers.. And the first one close to the flesh is lose.) Anyone know how to avoid this? Proper nail cutting or something? It takes days before stuff like that before it´s "healed"... And if you´re unlucky it might take weeks if you´re taking away the splitted piece by force. One time it just would go away, because it was to deep.. Man, blood was flooding Anyways, not that big of a deal right now.. My fingers are really soar after a lot playing so I should rest anyways... But what if I were to have a gig tomorrow... Ouch..? Thoughts on this? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

JVM View Member Profile	May 2 2008, 11:07 PM
May 2 2008, 11:07 PM	Learning Roadie Posts: 2.878 Joined: 2-June 07 From: Raleigh-Durham, NC	I've never had this problem. It sounds like you're playing too hard, not resting enough. How about some pics though, sounds interesting You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Gear: Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster, Gibson '67 RI Flying V, Mesa Boogie F-30 112 combo, crazy pedals.

Hisham Al-Sanea View Member Profile	May 2 2008, 11:14 PM
May 2 2008, 11:14 PM	Instructor Posts: 4.085 Joined: 19-October 07 From: middle east / lebanon	its not a big problem the best way to long your nail quickly and strongly.make a rhythm by ticking nails on table many times in the day.thats i do it every days many times and you can see my nails in my videos You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- email me *my video lessons* *instructor board*

MickeM View Member Profile	May 2 2008, 11:15 PM
May 2 2008, 11:15 PM	Born of NWOBHM, Moderation Team Leader Posts: 8.562 Joined: 9-January 07 From: Stockholm, Sweden	QUOTE (JVM @ May 3 2008, 12:07 AM) I've never had this problem. It sounds like you're playing too hard, not resting enough. How about some pics though, sounds interesting asking for gory pictures are you? Couldn't agree more No, I never had that problem and I never heart of anyone having it before either. Have you got weak nails, press down too darn hard or actually play with the nail or what? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My bands homepage All time favourites: B. Streisand - Woman in Love, M. Hopkin - Those were the days, L. Richie - Hello

rokchik View Member Profile	May 3 2008, 12:47 AM
May 3 2008, 12:47 AM	The Dark Canuck Posts: 2.729 Joined: 22-March 07 From: The Great White North	A little hand and nail care never hurt anyone Get yourself a good hand and nail moisturizer and make sure to moisturize around your nails and cuticles. This will help also if your prone to dry skin and hang nails. Then use clear nail polish, I know I know, however it will add a bit of strength to your nails. You could even just put on your fretting hand until your nails become stronger. But you shouldn't have to use polish forever as the more you use a hand cream your nails should get stronger on their own. Kinda girly I know but everyone should moisturize rok You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by rokchik: May 3 2008, 12:48 AM

Mackietao View Member Profile	May 3 2008, 07:08 AM
May 3 2008, 07:08 AM	GMC:er Posts: 208 Joined: 6-November 07	hehe.. Sometimes I use non-fat handcream at work since I put on those blue "doctors gloves" all the time. And they are filled with some kind of white powder. I don´t think I can take those kind of macro pictures with any camera I own.. I did not find any at google either. But it´s like a thin fragment at the top, like under the nail, closest the the flesh. Sometimes I get it on my right hand too. Usually when involved with some kind of monotome working. I bite my nails, maby that makes them fragile, uneven...? My nails are hard and grows pretty fast in general. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

zen View Member Profile	May 4 2008, 11:55 AM
May 4 2008, 11:55 AM	Learning Tone Seeker Posts: 1.138 Joined: 26-January 08 From: Melbourne, Australia	yea dude, i think u're going full on taking your nail apart by force is definitely not going to help. Yes, nail cutter is a good idea Think u're pressing the strings too hard. Try pressing by the tip of your finger and not the nail by itself. my nails dont even touch the strings when i play, maybe somethins lacking in my technique. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- "If the need is deep, you WILL find a way , if it isn't, you'll find some excuse" Check out my Student Instructor Lesson on Metal Riffing HERE Visit My Youtube Channel

Muris Varajic View Member Profile	May 4 2008, 12:07 PM
May 4 2008, 12:07 PM	Instructor Posts: 15.459 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Sarajevo,Bosnia	I have the same problem with right hand index finger nail!! All other nails are just fine and strong but this one is really weak and it breaks and splits soo easily. Not sure but I guess it has something with lacking of vitamins or som. I really smoke too much and I hold cigar with index and middle fingers but middle finger nail is just fine There are some lacquers for this matter, to strength up your nails,google it . You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Youtube MySpace Website Album "Let It Out" on iTunes and CD Baby Check out my video lessons and instructor board! The Pianist tune is progress,check it out! "ok.. it is great.. :P have you myspace? Can i to personalize this for you guy?"

Ivan Milenkovic View Member Profile	May 4 2008, 12:35 PM
May 4 2008, 12:35 PM	Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	I have a problem with my right index nail too. I play with a pick tho, and the nail somehow comes in contact with the strings, and then it gets damaged. My only solution is to cut it short always and often. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE - Check out my GMC Profile and Lessons - (Please subscribe to my) YouTube Official Channel - Let's be connected through ! Facebook! :)

zen View Member Profile	May 4 2008, 01:11 PM
May 4 2008, 01:11 PM	Learning Tone Seeker Posts: 1.138 Joined: 26-January 08 From: Melbourne, Australia	http://www.bodyandfitness.com/Beauty/Healt...brittlenail.htm You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- "If the need is deep, you WILL find a way , if it isn't, you'll find some excuse" Check out my Student Instructor Lesson on Metal Riffing HERE Visit My Youtube Channel

Vinod Saranga View Member Profile	May 5 2008, 12:20 AM
May 5 2008, 12:20 AM	Acoustic Instructor Posts: 1.279 Joined: 15-September 07 From: Colombo,Sri Lanka	Me too have this problem So I use artificial nails to play classical guitar You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Visit Sinhala Songs Chords

Mackietao View Member Profile	May 5 2008, 03:34 PM
May 5 2008, 03:34 PM	GMC:er Posts: 208 Joined: 6-November 07	thx for all replies guys You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Bogdan Radovic View Member Profile	May 5 2008, 05:41 PM
May 5 2008, 05:41 PM	Bass & Beginner Instructor Posts: 15.614 Joined: 30-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	I didn't had this problem before , but I do have problem when playing finger style and cutting the flesh around my index finger particulary when slapping...When I do it I have to wait for it to heal and it takes some time...it really puts me out of commission..So be aware when practicing and at first signs of "injury" stop and continue next day.. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net Check out my lessons and my instructor board. Check out my beginner guitar lessons course! ; Take a bass course now!

Gus View Member Profile	May 6 2008, 12:22 AM
May 6 2008, 12:22 AM	GMC:er Posts: 999 Joined: 21-January 08 From: Brazil/Denmark	Probably Rokchik gave the best advice, about the things man usually don't care... I have the same problem on index finger and I have a different problem on middle finger. My nail there always has a "hole" in the place I use for finger picking in acoustic guitar... I can see that the problem will persist for a long time as the nail is already broken all the way down... You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- my "Thank you GMC!" video If you like it please vote in the competition ;-) Gus Stairway to Guitar Heaven - my practice agenda Check out my lesson here Phrygian Dominant Solo lesson Gear : Ibanez RGT320q (I just love the neck-thru sustain), Washburn EA-20SDL (acoustic 6 string), Standard strat (Mexico), POD X3 Live Some of my Guitar heroes: Jimmy Page, Slash, Kirk Hammett, Augusto Licks, Joe Satriani, Gus G, David Gilmour, Mark Knopfler...

rokchik View Member Profile	May 6 2008, 12:28 AM
May 6 2008, 12:28 AM	The Dark Canuck Posts: 2.729 Joined: 22-March 07 From: The Great White North	QUOTE (Gus @ May 5 2008, 08:22 PM) Probably Rokchik gave the best advice, about the things man usually don't care... I have the same problem on index finger and I have a different problem on middle finger. My nail there always has a "hole" in the place I use for finger picking in acoustic guitar... I can see that the problem will persist for a long time as the nail is already broken all the way down... Thanks Gus As for your problem if it's on your picking hand it could just be a wearing down due to the repetitive movement. As Vinod suggested, lots of classical guitarist use artificial nails when they play. Maybe an option for you as it doesn't sound like it's a brittle nail or split nail issue. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by rokchik: May 6 2008, 12:28 AM

Vinod Saranga View Member Profile	May 7 2008, 01:45 AM
May 7 2008, 01:45 AM	Acoustic Instructor Posts: 1.279 Joined: 15-September 07 From: Colombo,Sri Lanka	QUOTE (rokchik @ May 3 2008, 05:17 AM) A little hand and nail care never hurt anyone Get yourself a good hand and nail moisturizer and make sure to moisturize around your nails and cuticles. This will help also if your prone to dry skin and hang nails. Then use clear nail polish, I know I know, however it will add a bit of strength to your nails. You could even just put on your fretting hand until your nails become stronger. But you shouldn't have to use polish forever as the more you use a hand cream your nails should get stronger on their own. Kinda girly I know but everyone should moisturize rok Thanks for the Advice. I used to use moisturizer but the thing is that I cannot continue it in a regular manner. I want to use my own nails oneday You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Visit Sinhala Songs Chords

Exitus View Member Profile	May 7 2008, 03:49 AM
May 7 2008, 03:49 AM	GMC:er Posts: 18 Joined: 2-December 07	I had this problem right now... Its hurt very very much and I good some blood to. I know now why that happends. First I talk to Marcus because I use one of his lesson at this day and I tryed his bend and it works .. but after some hours I stop playing and got big ouch damnit. Now I didnt play guitar for 2 days (AT my playing I didnt realise any hurt on my finger ) So now Im thinking alot of that and the first Ive tryed are new strings. (I played with 11) Now I buy 9 or 10 and hope that will help. The other thing is, marcus give a tip to play in top of a mirror or record with a cam. So I record my playing and be shocked after I see the video. I dont bend the strings alone When I make a bend then I push very strong on the fretboard too (Hmm how can I xplain that..) Ok take one finger maybe the Index right now and push him strong on your table.. And NOW push the finger strong foward too. When you do this again and again, your nail tear from you finger. So not the nails are the problem. Its just the playing. (By me!!) So my result is... Play relaxed and look what you do. Dont push strong on the strings. I hope this will help and wish you luck. Thx! All errors are planned. If you should find one, keep him. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

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