Classical Guitar Lesson #10: Ballistic Motion

[adomaful]

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[BauraKale]

When I teach this concept (which I heard called "pulse playing" in California about 40 years ago) I refer to it as "delta function playing" as in the Dirac delta function.

[ZIROLAND]

these instructional videos are great! thank you. can you please post a piece where you are seen playing fast scales (at tempo) showing the right and left hands? thanks that would be great!

[Lutemann]

I'd love to, but I'm too busy here.

[EF14Z]

will you come to israel to teach my son? please? :)

[matt0mattic]

I'm searching for a classical guitar because I am choosing to study the guitar in college... What brand do you recommend? Do I need a cut? Have you heard good things about the brand Rodriguez?

[Lutemann]

Get on aguitar list and talk to people. Ask your guitar teacher at college.

[nadezhda71]

hey i was wondering if you could do something for like really beginners because i just got my guitar and i wanna know a little bit before i start my lessons

[Lutemann]

I can't tell without seeing it.

[deseant]

I understand. I don't have the resources to upload a video to show you though.

[Lutemann]

I don't think you want to plant with the tremolo.

[deseant]

Well, for example, I would only plant p and then a. Then plant (almost catch the string) with m, etc. The problem is I tend to extend my i finger instead of flexing and letting the i finger come back naturally.

[deseant]

I have a horrible habit of extending out my fingers when I try increasing tempo for tremelo studies. I plant and try to let my fingers naturally go back, but as soon as I start to increase speed I lose it. Do you suggest just patience or is there an exercise I can do to break this habit?

[hx3tube]

Is there any Ballistic Motion of the thumb? I feel that ima can be bounced back after plucking without using extension muscle, but I can't do that with my thumb. Moving the thumb cause extensive and strong tension in my right hand.

[Lutemann]

There is ballistic motion with P in the P-i alternation on the same string or between (maybe) two strings. I know a guy who plays very fast P-i scales this way.

[josejuan61]

ADMIRABLE!

[Lutemann]

Get a teacher.

[TuuMeU]

What a great tip! Gees!

[hxecute]

Hi, I've been playing guitar for over 4 years now, and I have been playing with a more western approach, using picks, but am now trying to play with a more classical style. My left hand seems to be able to cope fine, but it's my right hand that is finding it more difficult. Do you have any tips for someone who plays using the western acoustic style, who's trying to play classical style aswell?

[TrueBeginner]

I videotaped myself playing and noticed many of the errors you pointed out in your series here. (I was unaware of them until now. I was beginning to develop a sore left wrist). Thanks for your posts. You steered me in a new direction.

[what567]

I can't really see your nail shape from this video, what are they like?

Also do you know/teach preperation?

[Lutemann]

I use a curved shape for the nails, but I have quite avereage finger tips. Nails and nail shape are quite individual, IMO. I do teach prepation (planting) to beginners, but quickly move away this concept.

[what567]

Do you teach preparation early on and then move away from it but allow it to remain a part of their technique or do you actively discourage using it? I'm asking simply because I feel that preperation is essential to getting a nice, full tone, as well as in gaining total control over your fingers. Overall I think these are some of the best classical guitar technique videos on youtube, there are simply too many people who don't know what they're talking about trying to teach.

[Lutemann]

I think for developing tone production, planting is a good way to start each day. I'm not big on making planting a large part of technique, but I know some people are.

[Bunechunk]

how come your lessons are so great but people dont rate your videos high...i always rate your vids 5 stars

[Lutemann]

A lot of people resent new ideas, including myself. I know in advance that I'm going to resent a new idea so I prepare myself to have a beginner's mind as best I can when I listen to someone else's view.

[madtiger111]

Your series was wonderful. I have been playing bass, guitar, and other instruments for a long time, and never ran across some of the pointers you presented. It was a nice find.

[1Enkidu]

Yes indeed. Outstanding. thank you very much for taking time. More appreciatd than I may express here.

Best regards.

[Lutemann]

You are welcome. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

[Luca1015]

Once again, great video. Excellent attention to detail!

Thanks so much.

Luke