Is it imortant to have strong fingers on the guitar?

Question:Many people have told me that playing the acoustic guitar strengthens your fingers, but if I move on to electric guitar, would it be important to have strong fingers? Thanks x

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Many people have told me that playing the acoustic guitar strengthens your fingers, but if I move on to electric guitar, would it be important to have strong fingers? Thanks x

not when you start. its more helpful if you have strong fingers when you start, but not completely nessesary. but as you progress and get better, you fingers wil naturally get better.
good luck!!

it helps but your fingers will eventually be stronger the more you practice

Well it could be useful when you first start out but your fingers will get stronger anyway the longer you play and practice, so don't be too concerned about it =)

Yes and no,,, you can play an electric guitar with very little force,,,, however ,,, that depends on the type of music you're into and what kind of sound you want....

Going from acoustic to electric,, you'll notice,, electric requires a lighter touch,,, and you want to be careful to not press too hard.......

Just playing will strengthen your fingers as much as they need,,, as far as your left hand (fretting hand) is concerned,,,, you want the force in which you press down to be as minimal as possible,,, yet you need some force for a good sound,,, speed and dexterity......

I wouldn't worry about it,,, it just develops from playing and practising......

not really .. i bet it helps though .. i know this one guy who has like limp fingers but he plays guitar pretty well ..

entirely! the strength of ur fingers plays a major role in playing the guitar. by the by, the electric guitar's strings are thicker, so stronger fingers WOULD be required. I LOVE MUSIC!

i think it makes u play easier. i kno that ur fingers get all raw if u play w/o a pick.

NO. strong fingers have nothing to do with being a good guitar player.
You should always play the guitar, or any other instrument, with a delicate light touch ; it is not a weight lifting contest !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJfigIzhI...

I THINK SO.................! mayb try some finger stretches and balance weight balls on ur fingers and lift them up and down.....