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Hurtin' Fingers
I have a few questions and or suggestions for your finger pain...
Are you playing acoustic or electric?
How is the action set on your guitar? (If it's too high you'll have to press too hard to get a clean note...if it's too low you'll get nothing but buzz)
What gauge strings are you using? (Heavier gauge strings take more pressure...if you have delicate fingers you might want to drop the guage)
How old are your strings? are they corroded and ready to be replaced? New strings might help...
Many newer guitarists just apply too much finger pressure (Too much pressure can actually make your guitar sound out of tune...in addition to hurting your fingers).
Go to your local music store and see if they have a thing called "Finger Ease" it's a little spray can of stuff that you spray on your strings (it really does help). An alternative is "Fast Fret"...it's a little greasier feeling but also helps.
Hope I helped...
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