Thanks for this enlightening video. Incidentally, I had the same problem of finding the modern guitar to be inadequate for playing in a "lute style", i.e. with flesh, little finger on the soundboard etc. Eventually, I had purchased an orignal late 19th century guitar. I wonder why use the guitar presented in this video, given that you also have a copy of a 19th century guitar. Does it have any advantages?
I know a great guitarist/lutenist/banjoist plays just like you w/o using nails. I've read Emilio Pujol also played and taught the nail-less method. Do you know if the Emilio Pujol guitar school books are a good start to learn this technique? thx
I have played with flesh only for 30 years. Thank God! The day I started studying with Hector Garcia, my life changed and my sound did also, as did my focus on sound, and the allure of finding a guitar that truly embraces the nuance sound only. Your playing is elegant and timeless!
Hi Rob. Many thanks indeed for posting this sort of information, very informative and interesting; you are a beautiful and very inspiring player! I love your lute playing as well.
I also play with no nails. i always break my nails when there long and also feel that i have more control with the flesh of my fingers. Wonderful right hand technique. i will try to incorporate resting my pinky on the soundboard
No Nails represent!
MrMichaelEdie 6 months ago
Sound level is too low. My volume is turned all the way up and I can barely hear this.
kenp3L 9 months ago
Thanks for this enlightening video. Incidentally, I had the same problem of finding the modern guitar to be inadequate for playing in a "lute style", i.e. with flesh, little finger on the soundboard etc. Eventually, I had purchased an orignal late 19th century guitar. I wonder why use the guitar presented in this video, given that you also have a copy of a 19th century guitar. Does it have any advantages?
ludustestudinis 9 months ago
I know a great guitarist/lutenist/banjoist plays just like you w/o using nails. I've read Emilio Pujol also played and taught the nail-less method. Do you know if the Emilio Pujol guitar school books are a good start to learn this technique? thx
fishwonton 1 year ago
I have played with flesh only for 30 years. Thank God! The day I started studying with Hector Garcia, my life changed and my sound did also, as did my focus on sound, and the allure of finding a guitar that truly embraces the nuance sound only. Your playing is elegant and timeless!
Sojourn6 1 year ago
Hi Rob. Many thanks indeed for posting this sort of information, very informative and interesting; you are a beautiful and very inspiring player! I love your lute playing as well.
SIJON2112 1 year ago
Very interesting and informative. Thanks for posting and love all your other videos. Bravo!
Mod74 2 years ago
very interesting. thanks for that.
TRosnagleGuitarist 2 years ago
you can still buy gut strings? in glasgow? where?? :-D
interesting info amigo, thanks!
delboy1978uk 2 years ago
You can get them online - try ebay
BalcarresGuy 2 years ago
Informative and useful. Thanks for sharing this video.
Svilen
spronev 2 years ago
I also play with no nails. i always break my nails when there long and also feel that i have more control with the flesh of my fingers. Wonderful right hand technique. i will try to incorporate resting my pinky on the soundboard
riceboii101 2 years ago
This video has made my day. I am a big fan and I am really glad that you have released this video.
Cheers,
Nate
djypsydjazz 2 years ago
Excellent work Rob! It's great to see someone explaining a flesh technique in an accessible, non-dogmatic way.
MrGrandProductions 2 years ago