Q: i just started playing ukulele and the fingers of my fretting hand hurt like crazy. am i pressing the strings wrong, or will my fingertips gradually become more resilient and tenacious, or is this constant finger pain just part of the game?
A: i think you should try pressing the note closer to the frets, if you are not already. closer to the next higher note. you won't have to press as hard that way. but besides that your skin will get tougher soon. no need to torture yourself