[georgef747]

I strummed around a bit 50 years ago, played the violin and Ukelele. Always loved music, but now want my youngster to start - he is 2 years old.
I recall issues with the guitar - Neck too wide for my fingers, steel strings caused havoc with fingertips etc. finger stretch etc.. So have bought a 1/2 sized nondescript aucoustic with a fair tone. The little one will be happy initially to make noise then progress to simple strumming, but feel it only fair to be able to play simple tunes for him first!

If I can exercise my fingers back again, what's the quickest way to harden up the fingertips?

Thanks for the great site.

georgef747

[si16]

Hi George. Probably just regular playing is the best way to toughen them up. Good call with the 1/2 size guitar, I think he'll get more out of it that way.

[allthumbs]

At two, a toy guitar with something easy on the fingers that makes noise would be a good start. Even getting them banging on pots with a wooden spoon is while you play is enough to get them into music.

[coldethyl]

Hello George, welcme along!