Hello everyone! I am new to the site and new to the craft. I am going through the beginner videos and I am having trouble with the C G majors.. My pinky REALLY hurts, is this normal? I am picking the C 3 times and the G three times with a mute between.

I am playing a brand new Martin Dreadnought it is pure mahogany and it sang to me at the guitar store. (1000.00) I tuned it which was fun! But I am afraid that it may not be for me because I am having trouble playing it, my fingers hurt like hell and I have a tendency to MUTE on accident other strings with my left hand.

I guess what I am asking is does finger dexterity and pain relief come in time?