Fretting hand gets tired

[Octaves]

It could just be an endurance issue. Imo, learn a few songs from beginning to end and practice playing them that way, especially songs with movement around the fretboard and lots of string changes. That will soon build up your endurance.

[MarkMgibson]

Originally Posted by Fergie Fulton

The point was rhetorical Mark, nothing to with what you posted, just supporting and expanding the view.

Sorry, my mistake.

[Deathblade Eric]

Originally Posted by Razman

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By this time I've got a good burning feeling in my left forearm and I'm ready for a practice.

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Raz

This scares me, tbh. IMO there's no such thing as a 'good' burning feeling.

[Razman]

Originally Posted by Deathblade Eric

This scares me, tbh. IMO there's no such thing as a 'good' burning feeling.

The aforementioned exercise strengthens the muscles in my forearm - the burning sensation tells me they're getting a good workout - it isn't painful at all. As I mentioned in my first post, YMMV - not everyone may feel this same way.