[Slothrop]

I just started learning how to play about 2 weeks ago.

Occasionally, I get a dull pain in my wrist when playing. I try to use the classical position, but, naturally, I really haven't adapted to it yet.

I was wondering if this is normal or whether its something that needs correction.

[Jean]

Whatever feels comfortable for you, is usualy the best...

[coldethyl]

G'day Slothrop

Welcome along! Try and relax your wrist when you go to play the guitar. Most who try to play in a tense manner often end up with a sore wrist and also find that they cannot last out too long.

So stay loose!

Neil

[allthumbs]

Take lots of breaks. Shake your wrist and hands out and do some stretches. It is normal for your wrist to feel a bit sore when your just starting. Too much tension and your using your muscles in a new way so it takes time to adapt.

[nagukush]

Hi Slothrop

Guitar playing is just like going to a Gym for Building Muscle ! As you practice (wisely) you wrist and the finger-joints develope strenght and more control, independence etc. Dont worry, little pain is no trouble, but as allthumbs and the others have suggested, just take things litely and give a lot of rest to the muscles so that they can grow stronger !

Regds

Kush

[r1p32]

i find that i have a lot of trouble reaching some frets like say 10 then 15, and it can cause me some wrist pain. which discouraged me from learning system of a down's toxicity (in case anyone knows the song)

[Slothrop]

Thanks for the tips. My wrist still hurts after some time playing, but I'm getting better and my speed in the classical position is improving.

Edit: To be honest, I broke my arm a few years back, and I'm not sure whether I really developed muscle mass back to what it was before the break. I'm finding that my left arm's dexterity is improving in general since I started.