Originally Posted by: snow4dayzHello 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,

Hi Snow,

I'm curious as to why you're using the pinky for the G and C chord (esp., the C). For both of these chords, I use my first three fingers.

Instead of fretting the 5th string on the third fret with the pinky, try using your third (ring) finger for the C.

For the G, try using the ring finger on 1st string 3rd fret.

I find only 2 open chords that I need to use my pinky: the B and the F.

Terry