Originally Posted by: CSchlegelMost beginners do use too much pressure. But that is normal & to be expected. After all, most beginners don't have much finger strength or dexterity. And it's not just fingers! It's also hands, wrist, & arm.

But after a while you should work toward the goal of using just enough pressure to get the job done. More pressure is just wasted effort that will make your fingers, hands, wrist & arms cramp & make it harder to get to the next note or chord.

So, if you are just starting out, then press & squeeze hard to get the notes to sound. But as you gradually build skill, strength & dexterity, make a conscious effort to refine your technique by using slightly less pressure. Eventually you can get to the point where you use just enough. :)

Thanks Cristopher,

I'll keep on with it. The same as Kasperow, I press more on the 5th and 6th strings. I expect to increase flexibility with time to avoid it. I am focusing in scales when I don't watch the videos in order to achieve strength, flexibity and dexterity.

Regards,