Thanks 87, this is a subject on which exists a dearth of information. With nothing whatsoever to go on when I started pursuing five-finger picking this past summer, went to a local manicurist and shaped my RH nails with the tips same as guitar picks using acrylic filler. Then applied a UV-curing hardener, and I've never broken one (but haven't tried Rasgueado yet, either!). Question: Your shape is uni-directional, yes? Downstroke only? Isn't symmetry better for bi-directional strumming?
How does "using all of the nail" make better tone? Its the 'Exit' part of the nail that matters most. Sharp points= thinner sound. Rounded nail= duller/fatter tone. The ramp is just prolonging the exit, not necessarily 'better' tone by any means. This is just Group Think all over they spread through guitar academia. Fool around with nail shapes yourself, you'll understand whats best.
Thanks for the tips my friend! You should've seen my wolverine-style claws before I saw this video; I can already feel and, more importantly, hear a difference. Great video!
hey, thanks for your videos. they are helping me alot. am a beginner, in kenya, africa and we have very few or no teachers of guitar these sides. so all i have is the internet and some downloaded books. thanks.
No, I don't take videos from other YouTube users. All the videos I post are done by me. Most of them are taken from my VHS collection and video captured using Cyberlink PowerDirector. Other videos are DVD ripped using Slysoft's Clone DVD Mobile, such as some the Juan Martin flamenco vids.
Thanks 87, this is a subject on which exists a dearth of information. With nothing whatsoever to go on when I started pursuing five-finger picking this past summer, went to a local manicurist and shaped my RH nails with the tips same as guitar picks using acrylic filler. Then applied a UV-curing hardener, and I've never broken one (but haven't tried Rasgueado yet, either!). Question: Your shape is uni-directional, yes? Downstroke only? Isn't symmetry better for bi-directional strumming?
MythHacker 3 months ago
Is this Tennant?
arilouxx 4 months ago
@arilouxx Yes, he is.
fijeseque 1 month ago
How does "using all of the nail" make better tone? Its the 'Exit' part of the nail that matters most. Sharp points= thinner sound. Rounded nail= duller/fatter tone. The ramp is just prolonging the exit, not necessarily 'better' tone by any means. This is just Group Think all over they spread through guitar academia. Fool around with nail shapes yourself, you'll understand whats best.
Dhammawitt 7 months ago
who has a black and white computer screen!?!?!?! wtf!?!
superninja87 1 year ago 2
Thanks for the tips my friend! You should've seen my wolverine-style claws before I saw this video; I can already feel and, more importantly, hear a difference. Great video!
MattStottmann 1 year ago
hey, thanks for your videos. they are helping me alot. am a beginner, in kenya, africa and we have very few or no teachers of guitar these sides. so all i have is the internet and some downloaded books. thanks.
Gregorylamus87 1 year ago
@Gregorylamus87 That`s too bad, classical can be pretty hard without proper instruction! Hope it works out though
GuitarsOfArp 1 year ago
wait.. are you reposting these videos from another user? i remember this guy had a diff channel
kiiaz 1 year ago
@kiiaz
Hey kiiaz.
No, I don't take videos from other YouTube users. All the videos I post are done by me. Most of them are taken from my VHS collection and video captured using Cyberlink PowerDirector. Other videos are DVD ripped using Slysoft's Clone DVD Mobile, such as some the Juan Martin flamenco vids.
87cyberman 1 year ago
@87cyberman oh ok I just remember seeing this video a long time ago or something
kiiaz 1 year ago